Capitals history

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: Washington Capitals fans cheer on the National Mall during a rally celebrating the Washington Capitals' win during the Stanley Cup on June 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

Capitals: An awkward date at a hockey game

Capitals: Remembering when Nicklas Backstrom’s overtime heroics put the Blue Jackets on the brink

Capitals: When they came out of Columbus with a series tie

Capitals vs Canadiens 2010: Backstrom Saves The Day

WASHINGTON - JANUARY 10: Goaltender Olaf Kolzig #37 of the Washington Capitals makes a save during the NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks on January 10, 2006 at MCI Center in Washington, D.C. The Blackhawks won 4-3. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Capitals: A look back at the career of Olaf Kolzig

Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals (Photo By Streeter Lecka)

Capitals: Remembering “The Goal” from Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin Matt Bradley (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Capitals: When Alex Ovechkin and Matt Bradley went to a car show

Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Revisiting Capitals vs Penguins 2009 Dueling Hat Trick Game

23 Feb 2001: Chris Simon #17 of the Washington Capitals talks to teammate Dmitri Khristich #8 during the game against the Montreal Canadiens at the MCI Center in Washington, D. C. The Capitals defeated the Canadiens 3-1.Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport

Washington Capitals: A look back at Dmitri Kristich

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 10: Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals skates down the ice against the New York Rangers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 10, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Matt Hendricks

WASHINGTON, D.C.-March 9 : Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) waits for 2nd period action te begin against Edmonton on March 9, 2011 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Braden Holtby’s odd NHL debut

LANDOVER, MD - APRIL, 1991: Kevin Hatcher #4 of the Washington Capitals checks Mark Recchi #8 of the Pittsburgh Penguins into the boards during the 1991 Division Finals circa April, 1991 at the Capital Center in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Kevin Hatcher

Keith Jones, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals: A look back at Keith Jones

SLUG: SP-CAPS20 DATE: 01/19/06 PHOTO BY : JOEL RICHARDSON 176586 CAPITAL'S ROOKIE ALEX OVECHKIN DEEKS AROUND BLUES ERIC WEINRICH THEN BEATS GOALIE CURTIS SANFORD TO SCORE HIS 33RD GOAL OF THE SEASON ,,, A CAPITALS ROOKIE RECORD. ,,, (Photo by Joel Richardson/The Washington Post/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: When Alex Ovechkin scored his first hat trick

CANADA - FEBRUARY 05: All eyes on the puck: Jim Korn (20); Bill Kitchen (26) an Al lafrate (33) of the Maple Leafs look to the net; where the puck shot by Washington's Mike McEwen settles behind goaltender Tim Bernhardt. It was the Capitals' first goal; coming in the first period. Kitchen has Gaetan Duchesne pinned on the ice; while Bobby Carpenter cruises through the slot. The Caps had lost only one of their previous eight games against Toronto. (Photo by Colin McConnell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Bobby Carpenter

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 05: Jakub Vrana #13 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Alex Ovechkin #8 after scoring a third period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on May 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Remembering that insane Jakub Vrana goal

2003 Season: Player Steve Konowalchuk of the Washington Capitals. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Steve Konowalchuk

LANDOVER, MD - FEBRUARY 15: Bill Ranford #30 of the Edmonton Oilers makes a save on a Peter Bondra #12 of the Washington Capitals shot a hockey game on February 15, 1994 at USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. The game ended in a 2-2 overtime tie. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Peter Bondra’s 5-goal game

Scott Stevens, Washington Capitals (Photo by Graig Abel Collection/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Scott Stevens

2000 Season: Craig Berube and Dale Hunter battle Eric Lindros along the boards. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: When Dale Hunter came through in overtime

WASHINGTON - APRIL 15: Sergei Gonchar #55 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game three of the first round of the 2003 Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoffs at the MCI Center on April 15, 2003 in Washington DC. The Lightning defeated the Capitals 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images/NHLI)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Sergei Gonchar

KRT STAND ALONE PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE BRIDGES/KRT (October 6) Washington Capitals rookie Alex Ovechkin is shown during a game against Columbus on Wednesday, October 5, 2005. (Photo by George Bridges/MCT/MCT via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back to Alex Ovechkin’s first NHL game

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Danny Briere #48 of the Philadelphia Flyers faces off against Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals on September 26, 2007 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Capitals 2 to 1. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: When Nicklas Backstrom scored in overtime to beat the Flyers

Peter Bondra, Washington Capitals (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Peter Bondra’s career

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 22: John Carlson #4 of Team USA makes his way towards the ice during the World Cup of Hockey 2016 against Team Czech Republic at Air Canada Centre on September 22, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Top 5 All-Time American-Born Players

LAS VEGAS, VA - JUNE 7:Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates with the Stanley Cup after winning Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, June 7, 2018. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: One Year Later, Still Timeless

06/04/98 - Caps vs Sabres. Caps Joe Juneau (C) watches from the side of the goal as his overtime shot goes past the Sabre goalie Dominik Hasek and into the net for the victory. Sabres Darryl Shannon(8) and Mike Wilson(R) watch. - Photo By Rich Lipski TWP (Photo by Rich Lipski/The Washington Post/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: When Joe Jueneau Scored in Overtime to Send Team to Finals

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 04: The crowd holds white lights during the pregame ahead of Game Four of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals on June 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: So Close They Could Taste It