Throughout the 2018 postseason, the Capitals media team has been producing videos documenting every game. Well, the Game Seven behind-the-scenes video is here and you absolutely need to see this.
From the goals to the happy hockey hugs, we’ve documented our favorite moments. We promise you will feel many feels.
By Cara Bahniuk 3 years ago
The Capitals’ fourth line has struck again for the second time in three games. Alex Chiasson connected with Devante Smith-Pelly to tie the game 2-2.
The goal was Smith-Pelly’s third goal of this year’s playoff run.
Coming into Monday night’s game, the Washington Capitals had lost nine out of 10 series against the Pittsburgh Penguins and had never gotten past the second round of the playoffs during the Alex Ovechkin Era. Despite winning the Presidents’ Trophy in three of the last nine seasons and division titles in eight of the last 11, Capitals fans would label the year a failure when the team choked in the playoffs.
Evgeny Kuznetsov’s beautiful, clutch, exhilarating, perfect, overtime game-winning goal changed all of that. And the Caps bench erupted in one of the most raucous team celebrations you’ll ever see.
With the Washington Capitals missing a big chunk of their best forwards to injury and suspension, goal-scoring had to come from the place we all expected: Alex Chiasson and Nathan Walker.
Hahahaha. Aaaalright.
By Ian Oland 3 years ago
Former 13th overall pick Jakub Vrana, who wears jersey number 13, scored his 13th goal of the season Friday night against the Islanders. It was arguably the greatest goal of Jakub’s young NHL career.
The Sonic V took off down the ice with speed and rocketed the puck past Jaroslav Halak. The tally contributed to Vrana’s third star of the game.
Honestly, we’re all still a little speechless, because dang, Vrana is fast.
By Donya Abramo 4 years ago
On Thursday evening, the Capitals put on their best suits and ties for the team’s annual Caps Casino Night. All proceeds from the event, hosted in the casino ballroom of the newly opened MGM National Harbor, benefited the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation.
Players interacted with fans while playing blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas Hold ’Em, and slot machines.
By Cara Bahniuk 4 years ago
On Tuesday night, not only did NHL referees dole out penalties during the Caps-Stars game, they also treated some of the players like helpless or out-of-control toddlers.
Tom Wilson and Alex Chiasson both got some special attention.
By Cara Bahniuk 4 years ago
The Washington Capitals are full of characters and this is a reminder of that.
Thursday night against the Boston Bruins, Alex Chiasson had the biggest night of his Capitals career so far. The plucky, bottom-six forward scored twice, notching the fourth multi-goal game of his career. Chiasson’s second goal of the night and his sixth of the 2017-18 campaign ended up being the game-winning tally – his first as a member of the Capitals.
On the bench, captain Alex Ovechkin decided to show his admiration by pranking Chiasson on the bench.
On Monday, the Washington Capitals participated in their annual canine calendar photoshoot with Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. Taking photos for the 2018 calendar, the Caps wore suits while the dogs dressed equally as fancy with bow ties and pearls. Some pups even wore, prepare yourself for this, scarfs.
Capitals players Nicklas Backstrom, Madison Bowey, Alex Chiasson, Christian Djoos, Tyler Graovac, Philipp Grubauer, Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Aaron Ness, Dmitry Orlov, Devante Smith-Pelly, Jakub Vrana, Nathan Walker, and Tom Wilson were all photographed with dogs available for adoption through Homeward Trails. The dogs won’t be available for long after their day in the spotlight!
Jay Beagle, John Carlson, Taylor Chorney, Brett Connolly, Lars Eller, Matt Niskanen, Brooks Orpik, TJ Oshie, and Alex Ovechkin all posed with their own dogs.
Aside from the puppies (one of which Tyler Graovac tried to smuggle, or maybe even snuggle out in his pocket), Ovechkin’s two-year-old, 105-pound black lab Blake was definitely the star of the day.
While the official photos won’t be seen until the release of the calendar on November 20, we hope these adorable photos will hold you over until then.
By Cara Bahniuk 4 years ago
The Capitals took to the ice Thursday afternoon after the team’s 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins the night before. After giving up three goals while on the penalty kill, the Capitals spent over half their practice time going through special-teams drills.
Check out the photos after the jump, which include lots of smiling faces. Caps take on the Devils in New Jersey Friday night.
By Cara Bahniuk 4 years ago
