Limited Tickets Remain for Most Games

An interesting piece in the Washington Times today regarding single-game tickets for the Caps this season, as while the team cut off the season-ticket sales, it held back about 1,500 per game for public sale - which haven't quite been gobbled up by the general public.

"Part of it is that people think we're sold-out," Leonsis said. "So I get e-mails from people saying, 'I can't go to the games.' So we carved out seats. ... It's still great attendance. I have no complaints. But we have left some tickets aside. And to be sincere, if we don't sell them day of game, I'll reconsider selling maybe another 500 season tickets."

As of Wednesday afternoon, roughly 500 tickets remained for the game against San Jose, a total that includes a handful of unclaimed tickets that had been set aside for Sharks players and personnel. Hundreds of tickets are also available through the Washington Capitals Ticket Exchange, which allows season-ticket holders to sell tickets they can't use. About 1,300 tickets for Thursday's game were up for re-sale on the site, with many priced at face value. StubHub.com, another popular reseller, showed about 100 tickets available for as little as $12.

Of course, October weeknights against Western opponents have always been tougher sells, but Leonsis also said that he'd consider selling up to 500 more season-tickets if the single-game allotment doesn't sell out more consistently.

Right now, according to the Caps' Kurt Kehl, an average of 800 tickets remain for the remaining 38 home dates.