The Washington Capitals have taken their first ever lead in the Stanley Cup Final in franchise history, downing the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 at Capital One Arena. What a fun game in front of an insane crowd.
The Caps out-shot the Golden Knights 26 to 22, but were out-attempted at five-on-five 48 to 41.
By Chris Cerullo 3 years ago
As has been well documented, 7th Street was pandemonium after the Capitals pulled out a 3-1 win in Game Three of the Stanley Cup Finals. Caps fans celebrated on the steps of the Portrait Gallery, as is now tradition, with possibly their most energy ever. From chanting to holding up inflatable Stanley Cups, the DC faithful expressed their jubilation after years of playoff misery.
In a decision definitely not at all fueled by liquids only available to people over 21 years of age, one fan channeled his energy into climbing a lamppost. He was on it for nearly 15 minutes. And he was promptly arrested when he returned to the safety of the ground.
By Brendan Doyle 3 years ago
So, I think Evgeny Kuznetsov is alright after all.
After leaving Game Two with injury and being a game-time decision for Game Three, Kuznetsov’s odd-man rush goal in the second period to put the Caps up 2-0 off a perfect wristshot seems evidence enough that, yeah, he’s fine.
Alex Ovechkin has put the Caps in the lead in Game Three of the Stanley Cup Final with a diving shot after a relentless effort in front of the net.
Yeah. That just happened.
Caps defenseman Michal Kempny had a scare prior to Game Three. During warmups, Kempny stepped on a puck and crashed into the boards headfirst.
Kempny left the ice, putting the Caps’ lineup into doubt.
There’s a who’s who of local celebrities at Capital One Arena for Game Three of the Stanley Cup Final. That includes NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo, a native of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Oladipo played high school basketball at DeMatha.
Oladipo was spotted in a custom Caps jersey, doing interviews before the game.
One of the Capitals’s most famous fans is at Game Three of the Stanley Cup Final.
Lynda Carter, the original Wonder Woman, took a photo from outside the concert area where Sting and Shaggy are playing.
Washington Capitals PA announcer Wes Johnson is rocking up to Game Three of the Stanley Cup Final in style.
On Saturday, Johnson shared several photographs of himself sporting his incredibly dapper red suit across social media.
By Donya Abramo 3 years ago
In Game Two of the Capitals’ Stanley Cup Final matchup against the Golden Knights, Evgeny Kuznetsov absorbed a hit from Brayden McNabb. Kuznetsov left the ice and would not return to the game.
On Friday, Kuznetsov took part in optional practice, though he did not meet with the media as he was not medically cleared. Kuznetsov returned to the top line for Saturday’s morning skate at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, and spoke to the media immediately following practice, indicating that he would be ready to play in Game Three.
By Donya Abramo 3 years ago
Ahead of Game Three, Washington DC shut down streets surrounding Capital One Arena to accommodate a watch party and pregame concert featuring Sting and Shaggy.
This move may have created an unintended consequence: a travel nightmare for players trying to gain access to the arena’s underground parking garage. It appears a few of them got creative.
Caps skaters TJ Oshie and Matt Niskanen were spotted riding a metro car with fans to Capital One Arena.
By Ian Oland 3 years ago
