On Tuesday morning the Washington Capitals unveiled a special Cherry Blossom jersey along with Cherry Blossom merchandise to go hand in hand with the 50th anniversary season.
The special jerseys are available for purchase at the Team Store at Capital One Arena as well as the Team Store t MedStar Capitals Iceplex.
Screaming Eagle once more!
As part of the Caps 50th Anniversary celebration and the return of the team's retro jerseys, the new design stages the Screaming Eagle grabbing a cherry blossom branch and stems. The shoulders feature the Capitals 50th patch in pink with additional cherry blossoms.
Our golden anniversary in bloom!
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 4, 2025
Introducing our special 50th Anniversary edition Cherry Blossom jerseys, designed by @tkopaintings. These specialty sweaters will be auctioned off in support of @MSEFndn starting March 18.#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/nDlSCFpi9Q
This special jersey was designed by D.C. based artist Taylor of TKOPaintings and is being auctioned off with proceeds benefitting the Monumental Sports and Entertainment Foundation. Caps players will don the special jersey upon their arrivals on March 18 against the Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena.
The MSE Foundation auction will feature autographed Capitals Cherry Blossom jerseys and pucks and will open at WashCaps.com/CherryBlossomAuction on March 18 at noon and run through 3 p.m. on March 28.
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 4, 2025
In addition there will be a wide assortment of cherry blossom merchandise including men's and women's apparel, headwear, and accessories that are now available at both team stores mentioned above.
Select items are available at each store from vendors including Travis Matthew, Camp David, Mustang, and 47 Brand. Sublimated replica jerseys are available at each location and you can also shop online at shopmonumentalsports.com.
About the Artist
Taylor Kampa Olson is a local artist that specializes in painting everything from abstracts and portraits to large murals and custom jackets through TKOPaintings . The Caps have partnered with TKOPaintings on last season's cherry blossom jersey and retail items as well as other initiatives including the Capitals Little Free Library, the 2022 custom playoff shield and various jackets and apparel among other design projects.
Go "Behind the Bloom" with @tkopaintings!
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 4, 2025
A DMV native herself, Taylor Kampa Olson combines the region's favorite blossom with the return of the Screaming Eagle for a fresh new design.#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/ZOrnqrj3q4
This tradition is awesome and it's an incredible testament the tradition of the Cherry Blossom is coming back again. The fact they are making this a Screaming Eagle design is even sweeter.
These jerseys are sure to go fast so get your hands on one soon or participate in the auction. Soon the actual cherry blossoms will be up all around D.C. and then we'll officially know that spring is in the air.