Iconic Matches & Playoff Runs
17 entries in the Washington Capitals compendium.
1998 Eastern Conference Final vs Buffalo SabresCapitals and Sabres clash in first-ever playoff meeting for a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals.2009 First Round Game 7 vs New York RangersFedorov's double-overtime heroics break decades of Game 7 heartbreak.2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs Philadelphia FlyersA brutal seven-game battle that propelled the Capitals into true contender status.2014 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs New York RangersA seven-game war with the Presidents' Trophy winners, decided in overtime.The 2018 Stanley Cup Clinching Game vs VegasWashington Capitals won the 2018 Stanley Cup in five games against Vegas.2018 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 OT WinnerWashington's hockey pride since 1974.Washington Capitals First NHL Game vs NY RangersThe Capitals' first NHL game was a shootout win over Ottawa on October 5, 2017.2010 Eastern Conference Final Game 7 vs PittsburghCorrecting the record on the 2010 Eastern Conference Semifinal Game 7.Alex Ovechkin's 300th Career Goal GameThe Great 8: NHL's all-time leading goal scorer.Alex Ovechkin's First Career Hat Trick vs NY IslandersThe night the Great Eight buried his first triple on the Islanders — first career hat trick, and the whole…The 2016 Presidents' Trophy Clinching GameA second Presidents' Trophy for Washington.1998 Presidents' Trophy Clincher vs New York RangersA historic night at the Garden where the Caps clinched their first-ever Presidents' Trophy.Mike Gartner's Final Goal for Washington CapitalsGartner's final goal for Washington came before his trade to Minnesota.2003 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 vs CarolinaWashington Capitals: From expansion to Stanley Cup champions.Alex Ovechkin's 500th Career Goal GameOvechkin's 500th goal: a historic milestone at home against Ottawa.Alex Ovechkin's 20th Career Hat Trick GameAlexander Ovechkin: the Great 8, NHL's all-time leading goal scorer.2009 Eastern Conference Final Game 7 vs Pittsburgh2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs Pittsburgh (ended in Game 6)
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