"I think the representation means a lot," J. Freeman Robinson said. "Not only the players that are represented by the artwork but also me being a Black artist in the community creating that artwork. I hope that it sparks the mindset of, 'I can do this. I can play in the NHL.'"
All 11 Black players in the Capitals' history have their names on one of the shoulder patches, with a typeface inspired by MLK Jr.'s fight for equality, alongside references to the team's original logo and the drafting of their first Black player.
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