Iconic Matches & Playoff Runs
17 entries in the Washington Capitals compendium.
1998 Eastern Conference Final vs Buffalo SabresSix games of triumph as Washington advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time.2009 First Round Game 7 vs New York RangersFedorov's double-overtime heroics break decades of Game 7 heartbreak.2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs Philadelphia FlyersA brutal seven-game battle that propelled the Capitals into true contender status.2014 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs New York RangersWashington falls to the New York Rangers in a thrilling seven-game playoff series.The 2018 Stanley Cup Clinching Game vs VegasThe night Washington ended the drought and claimed its first-ever Stanley Cup in overtime 2018 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 OT WinnerThe overtime goal that broke the curse and sent Washington to their first Stanley Cup FinaWashington Capitals First NHL Game vs NY RangersThe inaugural puck drop that launched the Capitals franchise into NHL history.2010 Eastern Conference Final Game 7 vs PittsburghA heartbreaking overtime defeat that kept Washington from the Cup Final in a duel of RussiAlex Ovechkin's 300th Career Goal GameThe night the Great Eight struck gold for the third time at the Verizon Center.Alex Ovechkin's First Career Hat Trick vs NY IslandersThe night the Great Eight struck his first triple against the Islanders to ignite a dynastThe 2016 Presidents' Trophy Clinching GameThe historic night the Capitals claimed their first-ever Presidents' Trophy with a road vi1998 Presidents' Trophy Clincher vs New York RangersA historic night at the Garden where the Caps clinched their first-ever Presidents' TrophyMike Gartner's Final Goal for Washington CapitalsThe graceful final netter from the Rocket before his departure to New York.2003 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 vs CarolinaA two-goal lead vanished in the final minutes, sending Carolina to the Cup Final.Alex Ovechkin's 500th Career Goal GameThe Great Eight reaches half a century of goals in DC.Alex Ovechkin's 20th Career Hat Trick GameThe Great Eight extends his legacy with a historic milestone performance.2009 Eastern Conference Final Game 7 vs PittsburghA historic rivalry clash that ended in heartbreak at Mellon Arena.
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