Washington Capitals: Top 10 greatest moments in franchise history

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#10 The 2015 NHL Winter Classic

The Capitals have always shown up when it comes to outdoor games. This occasion was the first time they hosted the Winter Classic which took place at Nationals Park. The Capitals prevailed 3-2 over the Chicago Blackhawks in what was an entertaining game.

Eric Fehr, who scored two goals in Pittsburgh for the Winter Classic a few years ago, put the Caps up 1-0 with a goal at 7:01. Alex Ovechkin doubled the lead with a goal at 11:58 for his 18th goal of the season.

The Blackhawks wouldn’t quit. They got a power play goal from Patrick Sharp at 13:36 to get them on the board. 2-1 was the score after one. Brandon Saad tied it at 3:15 in the second period. 2-2 would be the score entering the final period.

Alex Ovechkin, Troy Brouwer, Washington Capitals (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

In the third period at 19:47 or with 12.9 seconds to go, Troy Brouwer would win the game. Following a face-off Ovechkin let a shot go that broke his stick. Ovechkin put his arms up wondering where the call was right as Brouwer fired the puck in to send 42,832 fans home happy.

All three outdoor games were memorable in their own way but nothing was like the finish on that New Years Day at Nats Park.

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