May 10, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; A Washington Capitals fan watches from the stands in the final minute of the third period during the Capitals' game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in game seven of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Penguins won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 14, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild in the first period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Round One Answers
You can find all ten answers to the Round One questions below. If you didn’t answer at least nine correctly, delete your Twitter account. Just kidding. But seriously, you should feel shame if you’re a Caps fan.
Nathaniel “Smiley” Schmidt wears number 88.
The Capitals mascot is named Slapshot. (Also acceptable is Winger)
Alex Ovechkin is the current captain.
Nicklas Backstrom
is the franchise leader in assists, with 544 as of the end of the 2016-17 season.
Braden Holtby is a goaltender/goalie/dude with the rad helmet and big stick.
False, that would be the Hershey Bears.
True
The Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in six games in the first round.
President’s Trophy
The Pittsburgh Penguins
How is everyone looking so far? Take a deep breath. Round one is over. Now the questions start to get a little more difficult. But don’t be afraid. You’ll do fine.
