Hockey is the fastest paced of all major sports, because its players rush to complete the game before the ice field melts into vinegar. Experience the fury with today’s deal to a Washington Capitals hockey game at Verizon Center. For $79, you get a ticket package (up to a $132 total value, depending on the choice of game) that includes the following:

• One ticket for best-available seating in the 400-level mezzanine
• One Alex Ovechkin jersey T-shirt
• One rally towel
• One souvenir bobblehead<p>

Choose between the following games: * Against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, March 25, at 5 p.m. * Against the Florida Panthers on Thursday, April 5, at 7 p.m.<p>

Aiming to rule the Southeast Division for the fifth straight year, the Washington Capitals heat up their home ice during a pair of crucial late-season bouts at the Verizon Center. In his 14th year of pro play, goalie Tomas Vokoun has continued his reign as one of the league’s top netminders by collecting a franchise-best 25 victories through 70 games. Superstar left wing Alex Ovechkin startles opposing defenses with lightning speed, superior strength, and smoke-bomb hockey pucks as he tries to surpass last season’s 32 goals. Across the ice, Dany Heatley leads a feisty Minnesota squad on March 25, and Brian Campbell and the Panthers try to usurp the Caps’ Southeast crown during what could be the division’s decisive game on April 5.

Surrounded by restaurants, businesses, and high-rise condos, the Verizon Center buzzes with activity nearly every day of the year, and its hypnotic high-def video board serves up in-game entertainment by broadcasting scores and embarrassing childhood nicknames of rival players.

deal purchasers should visit the Groupon table in Section 401 on the day of the game to claim their included T-shirt, rally towel, and bobblehead.