Washington Times · Dec 14, 2021
Capitals attendance remains strong amid leaguewide decline
Fans watch and take photos as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) warms up before an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)Attendance in the NHL is down this season compared to pre-pandemic levels, but the Washington Capitals are one of a few teams not feeling the effects in the stands.
The Capitals rank fourth in the NHL with an average attendance of 18,573 and are one of only four teams to not see a decrease in this season compared to 2019-20, according to ESPN’s tracker.