The Washington Capitals will go to the White House on Monday to celebrate their Stanley Cup championship.
The team did not announce the decision, but a spokesperson confirmed it to multiple media outlets Tuesday. The Washington Post first reported the move.
The Capitals will continue the NHL’s tradition of visiting the sitting president at the White House. The NBA’s Golden State Warriors and NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles did not visit President Donald Trump after winning championships.
The Capitals won the first Stanley Cup in franchise history last June against the Vegas Golden Knights.
In the aftermath of winning the title, the Capitals were split on attending the White House and celebrating with Trump.
Devante Smith-Pelly, the only black member of the team at the time, said he would not attend. He has since been released in a cap cutting move. Star Alex Ovechkin was in favor of going.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.