The Capitals will make their first talk show appearance as Stanley Cup champions on “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” tonight.
Caps captain Alex Ovechkin and Braden Holtby are currently flying to NYC for the show with the Stanley Cup in hand.
By Madeline Dement 5 years ago
After the Caps finished taking in their victory with their loved ones on the ice of T-Mobile Arena, they headed back to the locker room to glory in the accomplishment of winning the Stanley Cup. Doing so involved a whole lot of alcohol and a whole lot of singing.
As the players threw beer and champagne into the air in celebration, they joined together in a beautifully off-key rendition of Queen’s “We Are the Champions.”
By Madeline Dement 5 years ago
Last night, the Capitals won their first Stanley Cup in their 44-year franchise history. After finally achieving the ultimate goal after years of frustrations and disappointments, the team was obviously ready to party it up with their prize.
To do that, the ecstatic champs decided to parade the Cup through the MGM Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, led by their fearless leader Alex Ovechkin clad in a pink button-up and shorts.
By Madeline Dement 5 years ago
After the viewing party for Game Five sold out in just minutes, the Metro has announced that the system will stay open one hour later than normal when the Capitals have the chance to win it all on Thursday night.
The deal with Monumental Sports and Entertainment marks the first time that the Metro has ever extended its hours for an away game.
By Madeline Dement 5 years ago
Games Three and Four of the Stanley Cup Final will be played at Capital One Arena this weekend. In a surprise visit, the Stanley Cup did some sight-seeing around Washington DC today. The oldest championship trophy in sports visited Farragut Square, the National Zoo, and Freedom Plaza.
And a bunch of you got photos.
By Madeline Dement 5 years ago
When the Capitals competed against the Lightning in the third round, Tampa Bay enforced a dress code that prevented Caps fans from wearing red at the games in Tampa. The Caps have taken this sentiment to another level throughout the playoffs, which means that Vegas Golden Knights fans are actually prohibited from buying tickets to Games Three and Four in DC.
ABC KTNV in Las Vegas reports that only fans with residency in Maryland, Virginia, and DC are able to to buy tickets to Caps home games directly through the team. Residency is established based on the purchaser’s billing address.
By Madeline Dement 5 years ago
The Capitals will once again be giving away rally towels to fans attending Game Three. This time, the towels will prominently feature an illustration of the Stanley Cup with the logos of the two teams battling it out over hockey’s biggest prize.
While the Caps have created different images and messages from the towels in previous games, today’s may be the best one yet.
By Madeline Dement 5 years ago
The NHL has confirmed that the Caps will be hosting an outdoor viewing party outside of Capital One Arena for Game Three. The news comes after Ted Leonsis hinted at such an event and aligns with street closures that were announced for Games Three and Four.
Caps fans will be able to watch Game Three on screens outside the arena on G street and 8th streets NW. The game will begin at 8PM and will be preceded at 6PM by a performance by Sting and Shaggy.
By Madeline Dement 5 years ago
Since November 2016, Capitals forward TJ Oshie and 10-year-old Addy Flint have been cultivating an adorable friendship. After meeting through the Make-A-Wish Foundation as part of Hockey Fights Cancer Night, the two became fast friends and have met numerous times over the last two years.
On Wednesday, Addy took to NBCSN to tell the world how much she wants to see her favorite player and close friend win the Stanley Cup.
By Madeline Dement 5 years ago
Last Wednesday, the Caps advanced to the Stanley Cup final for the first time in 20 years with a Game 7 win over Tampa Bay. The joy of the fans and the players was profound, but it’s possible that no one was more ecstatic than Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, who has owned the team and witnessed its struggles firsthand since 1999.
It’s clear that Leonsis was eager to share his elation. The morning after the win, 200 Monumental Sports & Entertainment employees received an email with an invite to go to Las Vegas for free. The trip would be courtesy of Leonsis, who owns and founded MSE.
By Madeline Dement 5 years ago
