The event is free, though fans are encouraged to RSVP.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, hits Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Dan Girardi (5) with Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan (24) nearby during the first period of Game 6 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series Monday, May 21, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) AP/Alex Brandon Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), from the Czech Republic, gets hit by Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly (25) during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) AP/Alex Brandon Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates with his teammates after scoring during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series against Tampa Bay Lightning, Monday, May 21, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie, left, and center Nicklas Backstrom, from Sweden, celebrate a goal by Oshie with Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) nearby during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) AP/Alex Brandon Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with teammate Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2018, in Washington. Skating away is Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17). (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) blocks a shot as defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) comes in to assist while Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) and right wing Brett Connolly (10) look on during the first period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference hockey final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Monday, May 21, 2018 in Washington. (Dirk Shadd/The Tampa Bay Times via AP) AP/Dirk Shadd Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) and Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) celebrate after Oshie’s goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of Game 6 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2018, in Washington. Capitals won 3-0. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais ( 1 /7) Share This Gallery: Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. Share via email. Print.

WASHINGTON — Despite the Tampa Bay Lighting’s attempts to curb the capitol’s Capitals enthusiasm by enforcing a dress code at the finals games hosted in Florida, Washington is a bit more welcoming: The Caps just announced a free viewing party at Capital One Arena for Game 7 on Wednesday.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. with NBC Sports Washington pregame coverage shown in the arena bowl followed by full game coverage at 8 p.m.

And all playoff merchandise will be 25 percent off at the Team Store throughout the night.

Concession stands will be open as well.

It’s not required, but fans are encouraged to RSVP for the event on the team’s website.