The Capitals Bandwagon

I've always been a Wizards and Redskins fan growing up mainly because I was raised in Virginia and my dad followed the Skins back when they had the hogs and were winning super bowls.  Unfortunately, I was born right when the glory days ended.  Since then it's been tough watching any Washington sports.  That's why I immediately hopped on the Capitals band wagon a few years ago when Alexander Ovechkin was drafted out of Russia.  Normally, I'm not a fan of those who start liking a team because they're the hot commodity at the time.  However, being as I am from the area, I couldn't help myself.  Like many others, I didn't know how entertaining hockey was because its never been popular in the southeast.  Once the Capitals started streaking, I became fascinated.  Ovechkin is hilarious in interviews and in recent years, the Caps have been a fast-paced, high scoring and physical team.  All the elements of a hockey team someone sitting in the stands would want to see in person.  The atmosphere in the Verizon Center is loud and covered in a sea of red these days.  I've only been to one game a few years back, and they lost to Edmonton, and I still had a blast.  Until RGIII starts some revolution in Washington or the Nationals continue to play like they have been, I feel very obligated to start introducing myself as a Capitals fan, not a Skins fan......... probably won't though.