"Several Capitals players sported Pride Tape on their sticks ahead of the matchup, including John Carlson, Logan Thompson, Dylan Strome, Connor McMichael, Nic Dowd, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Brandon Duhaime, and Hendrix Lapierre."
"While the NHL has prohibited teams from sporting specialty jerseys during warmups since 2023-a move made after several players declined to wear Pride-themed sweaters-the league eventually overturned a ban on the use of Pride Tape, allowing players to show their support on the ice."
"The Capitals paid tribute to the music of "Heated Rivalry" multiple times during the game: Wolf Parade's "I'll Believe in Anything" played during a stoppage in play early in the first period, and Harrison's cover of t.A.T.u.'s "All the Things She Said" got a full video sing-along before the third."
The Washington Capitals hosted their annual Pride Night against the Florida Panthers with multiple players wearing Pride Tape on their sticks and a special 'All Caps, All Love' logo used on social media. Fans displayed signs and custom t-shirts while team mascot Slapshot wore a themed outfit. The NHL had prohibited specialty warmup jerseys since 2023 but later lifted a ban on Pride Tape, enabling on-ice support. The event included tributes to the queer television show 'Heated Rivalry' through music selections and a video sing-along. During player arrivals, the Pride logo appeared outside the locker room and Dylan Strome wore a rainbow Capitals beanie.
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