The Washington Capitals have now adopted this striking black third style uniform as their official road garb. This example was worn by team Captain Adam Oates last season and has the scars to prove it. The dark color serves to hide the wear but the five team repairs on the arms are easy to spot. Heavy pilling inside the elbows. White set patch sewn into the hem reads, in part, “Washington Capitals, Doug Shearer Equipment Manager, Set 1, 2000-2001”.