"Imagine Ovi breaks the record in that uniform": Fans elated as Washington Capitals reportedly consider Screaming Eagle Reverse Retro jersey return

The Washington Capitals might bring back the black Screaming Eagle jersey for their 50th anniversary. Fans loved this design when Adidas released it in 2022 as part of the Reverse Retro series.

"The Capitals are potentially looking to bring back the Screaming Eagle Reverse Retro jersey for the team's 50th anniversary this season," B/R Open Ice posted on X (formerly Twitter).

After the announcement, NHL fans began sharing their reactions online. The overall response was mixed, as some loved the idea while others felt the opposite.

"Imagine Ovi breaks the record in that uniform," @SteelCitiKidi shared.

"I’ve been waiting for them to bring that logo back ! It’s absolute fire," @flipflapthingy commented.

"If Ovi scored The Goal in that jersey, I don’t even know what I’m going to do with myself," @YWTPodcast said.

"No. No. No. In fact, they not only should bring back the original red, with white and blue....but with the white pants," @AlanEll81912857 tweeted.

"And why not. They change their jerseys more than any team in the league. Confusing and expensive for fans," @davebacon2 remarked.

"Making it permanent would take Washington from arguably the worst sweater in the league to one of the best," a @ScerryTary opined.

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Alex Ovechkin's love for retro jerseys hinted at Screaming Eagle return for Washington Capitals

Icethetics stirred up this idea with a video showing a black Reverse Retro jersey together with the Fanatics logo on the tag.

Fanatics is replacing Adidas as the NHL's uniform supplier this year, which makes this branding significant. It hints that the Washington Capitals could reuse the Screaming Eagle design to fit the new jersey production. The rumors are supported by an Instagram photo from the now-deleted account @95takengive.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin's love for the Screaming Eagle design adds more credibility to these rumors. In a Capitals social media video posted earlier this year, Ovechkin talked about his love for retro jerseys.

“I like the retro,” Ovechkin said. “Always retro.”

Ovechkin scored in every single game that he wore the black Reverse Retro jersey. That said, he expressed his hope for the design's return.

“Yeah, it sucks that it’s going to be our last game with this jersey,” Ovechkin said via NBC Sports Washington’s Al Koken back in January 2023. “I hope they gonna think about it and put it back next year.”

Bringing it back for the Washington Capitals’ 50th season would likely please both fans and Ovechkin.