WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire players brawl at the end of regulation of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire players brawl at the end of regulation of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

The PWHL Takeover Tour came to Capital One Arena on Sunday. It was the  highest-attended game at a U.S. arena in women’s hockey history, with a record-setting crowd of 17,228 to watch the Montréal Victoire take on the New York Sirens

“We’re incredibly proud to see Capital One Arena serve as the stage for another historic moment with today’s record-setting PWHL game,” said Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis. “Whether it’s on the ice or the court, these record-setting crowds are the result of deliberate investment, long-term partnership, and a belief that women’s sports deserve to be celebrated at the highest level. Monumental has made elevating women’s athletics a priority across our teams, venues, network, and in our community, and the momentum we’re seeing today reflects both the excellence of the athletes and the growing demand from fans to experience women’s sports at the highest level.”

Caps Outsider attended. Photos by Robert Raymer.

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Goaltender Sandra Abstreiter (30) of the Montreal Victoire talks to girls youth hockey players during warmups before the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Laura Stacey (7) of the Montreal Victoire tosses a puck to the fans during warmups before the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Emmy Fecteau (29) of the New York Sirens tosses a puck to fans during warmups before the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Washington, DC Native, Forward Hayley Scamurra (16) of the Montreal Victoire listens to the Canadian National Anthem prior tothe PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Ceremonial puck drop before the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: New York Sirens players Taylor Girard (17), Kristyna Kaltounkova (98) and Sarah Fillier (10) celebrate an early goal during the first period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Defender Kati Tabin (9) of the Montreal Victoire blocks a shot in front of an empty net during the first period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) of the Montreal Victoire makes a save during the first period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Hayley Scamurra (16) of the Montreal Victoire sets a screen in front of the New York Sirens net during the first period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Fans of DC native Forward Hayley Scamurra (16) of the Montreal Victoire make their presence known at the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Kristyna Kaltounkova (98) of the New York Sirens skates past Forward Jade Downie-Landry (77) of the Montreal Victoire to exit the zone during the first period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Hayley Scamurra (16) of the Montreal Victoire tries to stickhandle around Defender Allyson Simpson (20) of the New York Sirens during the first period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Kristin O’Neill (43) of the New York Sirens stops hard after dumping the puck into the offensive zone during the first period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Defender Jessica DiGirolamo (22) of the Montreal Victoire drives to the net around Forward Taylor Girard (17) of the New York Sirens during the first period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Defender Lauren Bernard (16) of the New York Sirens chases down a puck during the first period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Goaltender Kayle Osborne (82) of the New York Sirens plays the puck up ice during the first period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Hayley Scamurra (16) of the Montreal Victoire attempts tp get around 2 New York Sirens defenders during the first period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Shiann Darkangelo (27) of the Montreal Victoire sets a screen in front of Goaltender Kayle Osborne (82) of the New York Sirens to help Montreal Victoire even the score at 1 during the first period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Montreal Victoire players celebrate the tying goal during the first period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Defender Maja Nylen Persson (8) of the New York Sirens skates with the puck during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Laura Stacey (7) of the Montreal Victoire is taken down in front of the net by Defender Micah Zandee-Hart (28) of the New York Sirens during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Lina Ljungblom (25) of the Montreal Victoire passes to teammate Forward Shiann Darkangelo (27) of the Montreal Victoire during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) of the Montreal Victoire stays focused on a deflected puck during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Goaltender Kayle Osborne (82) of the New York Sirens makes a stop in close on Forward Shiann Darkangelo (27) of the Montreal Victoire during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Kristyna Kaltounkova (98) of the New York Sirens gets set for a face-off during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Anna Bargman (22) of the New York Sirens pressures Goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) of the Montreal Victoire as she tries to play the puck behind the net during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) of the Montreal Victoire makes a stop on Forward Emmy Fecteau (29) of the New York Sirens during the second period ofthe PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Defender Allyson Simpson (20) of the New York Sirens passes the puck up ice during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Sarah Fillier (10) of the New York Sirens and Forward Abby Roque (11) of the Montreal Victoire face off during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: New York Sirens players celebrate after scoring what would be the game winning goal to go up 2-1 during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Paetyn Levis (19) of the New York Sirens celebrates after scoring during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: New York Sirens fans cheer after their team scores during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Hayley Scamurra (16) of the Montreal Victoire sets a screen in front of the New York Sirens net during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Laura Stacey (7) of the Montreal Victoire sets a screen in front of the New York Sirens net during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Sarah Fillier (10) of the New York Sirens and Forward Marie-Philip Poulin (29) of the Montreal Victoire battle along the boards during the second period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) of the Montreal Victoire makes a save with traffic in front during the third period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Casey O’Brien (26) of the New York Sirens attempts a shot against Goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) of the Montreal Victoire during the third period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) of the Montreal Victoire makes a glove save with traffic in front during the third period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Maddi Wheeler (18) of the New York Sirens lays a hit on Forward Hayley Scamurra (16) of the Montreal Victoire during the third period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens (35) of the Montreal Victoire and Forward Dara Greig (17) of the Montreal Victoire focus on the puck as it deflects above Forward Maddi Wheeler (18) of the New York Sirens’ head during the third period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Savannah Norcross (7) of the New York Sirens lays a heavy it on Forward Laura Stacey (7) of the Montreal Victoire in front of the Montreal Victoire bench during the third period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Defender Allyson Simpson (20) of the New York Sirens passes the puck under pressure from Forward Hayley Scamurra (16) of the Montreal Victoire during the third period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Skylar Irving (88) of the Montreal Victoire skates in alone against Goaltender Kayle Osborne (82) of the New York Sirens during the third period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Goaltender Kayle Osborne (82) of the New York Sirens makes a save with Forward Paetyn Levis (19) in front to help control the rebound during the third period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: The PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC set the record for attendance for a Professional Women’s Hockey game played in the United States.(Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Sarah Fillier (10) of the New York Sirens skates in against Defender Maggie Flaherty (91) of the Montreal Victoire during the third period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Goaltender Kayle Osborne (82) of the New York Sirens makes a save in tight against Forward Laura Stacey (7) of the Montreal Victoire during the third period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)

WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 18: Forward Casey O’Brien (26) of the New York Sirens skates hard around the circle during the third period of the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Montreal Victoire and New York Sirens on January 18, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Photo: Robert Raymer)