| Slapshot | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Slapshot_with_Mark_Milley.jpg) Slapshot with Army Chief of Staff Mark Milley in November 2016 | |
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Description | Large bald eagle that wears a Capitals jersey |
| Origin of name | Stephanie Williams, a 5th grader from Fairfax Station, won a naming contest to name the new mascot |
| First seen | November 18, 1995 |
| Website | www |
Slapshot is the official mascot for the Washington Capitals NHL team based in Washington, D.C. He is a large bald eagle that wears the team's uniform with the number 00. Slapshot is seen at home games as well as at numerous community functions, and has become an important part of the Capitals brand throughout the D.C. region.