The Washington Capitals are expected to be the home team in an outdoor game next season at the U.S. Naval Academy, according to Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post.
A potential opponent is unknown at this point, but Khurshdyan reports the NHL is expected to announce the event Monday, which also marks the beginning the Stanley Cup Final.
The NHL has already announced the 2018 Winter Classic, which will be played at Citi Field between the New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres, and the NHL100 Classic, which will feature the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens.
The Capitals have played two outdoor games: first in 2011 versus Pittsburgh, then in 2015 at Nationals Park against Chicago.
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