Zeitgeist: Capitals players banned from DC after Cup celebration debauchery
After winning the franchise’s first Stanley Cup, Washington players have pushed the boundaries of good taste and drawn the ire of local police.
By Dan Saraceni@cultureoflosing Jun 10, 2018, 12:00pm EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After more than 48 hours of non-stop partying, revelry, destruction, mayhem and extensive public alcohol consumption, all members of the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals hockey team have been officially prohibited from entering city limits until further notice, district police announced today.
The celebration of the franchise winning its first ever NHL title quickly turned chaotic as the Capitals paraded the historic trophy throughout Washington in a haze of drunken disorder and property defilement. The Caps defeated the expansion Vegas Golden in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final on Saturday night and brought Sin City back east with them, keeping the post-game party going for an incredible two days with no signs of stopping.
“While we understand their excitement at winning their first championship, these players have defied the laws of physics, nature and Arlington County and must be held accountable,” DC police chief Cyril Busskhill said in a statement. “Every law enforcement agency in the city has been ordered to apprehend any and all Capitals players on site and promptly escort them to the city limits.
“For the safety of our citizens and our city, the Capitals victory celebration must be curtailed as soon as possible.”
https://www.lighthousehockey.com/2018/6/10/17446090/zeitgeist-capitals-players-banned-from-dc-after-cup-celebration-debauchery-ovechkin-parody-humor
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Even the Capitals mascot was caught in the maelstrom. Slapshot the Eagle was detained by Pentagon Police for attempting to break into the building a steal tapestries from the D-Day exhibit on the third floor. He’s being held without bail at the Smithsonian’s Bird House awaiting arraignment.
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That's not DC, ya know, Chief Busskhill.
'It was at this point that police were called in and riot squads were dispatched throughout the city to help contain the Capitals menace. A few players were captured when they stopped to swap clothing with random fans or get commemorative tattoos. But several players remain at large, including Ovechkin, who was last seen dressed as a pirate and driving a convertible luxury car driving away from the chaos.
Even the Capitals mascot was caught in the maelstrom. Slapshot the Eagle was detained by Pentagon Police for attempting to break into the building a steal tapestries from the D-Day exhibit on the third floor. He’s being held without bail at the Smithsonian’s Bird House awaiting arraignment.'
I've seen the video's. 
