That is actually not too surprising. I live in baltimore and there is a large Capitals following there. Every game I drive home and I see multiple capitals fans heading back to Baltimore. Also, I have had this same experience multiple times in the DC area. Perfect example is during playoff time, washington DC’s ESPN radio station is live from RFDs near the Verizon center. Is there any hockey talk? No, it is all about the redskins. I sat there for 2 hours before the capitals penguins game and other than “live at the RFDs for the capitals penguins game” you heard nothing from the talk show hosts about the capitals. The capitals have always been a Maryland team and I don’t think that will change.