Capitals Access on Instagram: "The moment Capitals fans waited 44 years for 🏆❤️ On June 7, 2018, in Las Vegas, the Washington Capitals defeated the Golden Knights 4–3 in Game 5 to capture their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Alex Ovechkin raised the Cup high, tears in his eyes, as a sea of red celebrated the ultimate dream fulfilled. It wasn’t just a win — it was the exclamation point on decades of heartbreak, perseverance, and belief. The city of Washington finally had its champion. T

Capitals Access on Instagram: "The Save that saved the series 🧱🔥 On May 30, 2018, with the Capitals clinging to a 3–2 lead late in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, Braden Holtby made an unbelievable stick save on Alex Tuch — a moment instantly dubbed “The Save.” That stop preserved the win, swung the momentum of the series, and became one of the most iconic highlights in Capitals history. This is #4 in my Top 30 Washington Capitals Moments of All-Time countdown – Holtby’s breathtaking save tha