Washington Capitals: Top 10 greatest moments in franchise history

#9 Alex Ovechkin’s playoff debut

Many Capitals fans waited to see what Alex Ovechkin would do in the playoffs and he didn’t disappoint in his first game. Back in 2008 the Capitals were pitted with a first round matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Donald Brashear got the Caps up 1-0 with a goal at 3:16 in the first period. Vinny Prospal tied it at 8:17 and 1-1 would be the score after the opening period.

In the second David Steckel gave the Caps the lead at 4:08 before the Flyers responded with three unanswered goals. First it was Daniel Briere then Prospeal added his second goal of the game before Briere scored once again on the power play. 4-2 would be the score entering the final period.

In the third the Caps got two goals from Mike Green with the second coming on the power play to tie the game. Those goals came at 1:50 and 6:26, respectively. Then at 15:28 Alex Ovechkin provided his heroics.

On a turnover, Alex Ovechkin pounced on the loose puck and beat Martin Biron for the go ahead and eventual game winning goal. The Flyers would go on to win the series in seven games but that moment had Caps fans excited about what the future holds.