Washington Capitals' Alexa Skill Answers Fans' Questions, Plays Arena Sounds

The Washington Capitals are the first professional sports team to bow an Alexa Skill, said the NHL franchise last week and as part of a blast email to fans Tuesday. Fans with Amazon Echo devices can ask Alexa for Capitals-specific information including schedule, roster and stats, and they can request sounds from the Capital One Arena such as the goal horn or the “Unleash the Fury” in-game experience, said the team. Fans also will be able to access the Caps’ Flash Briefing, short audio messages delivered by radio announcer John Walton that are updated daily.