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Washington Capitals 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Live Blog
Live updates, photos and videos from the Washington Capitals' 2018 run to the Stanley Cup.
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by Brian Compton via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 12:58:17 PM -
by Brian Compton via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 12:58:21 PM
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by Brian Compton via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 12:58:25 PM
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by Brian Compton via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 12:58:31 PM
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by Brian Compton via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 12:58:39 PM
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With one contest remaining in the season, @cmcdavid97 is in line to become the second player in NHL history to lead… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by NHL Public Relations via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 1:00:23 PM -
"It definitely reinforced those respect-type of ideals my folks were teaching at home."
Lt. Col. Ralph Featherston… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by NHL Network via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 1:01:53 PM -
Last night I lost 3 sons. I am a jr hockey billet Dad. These 3 men and the ones before them have forever changed my… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Devin Cannon via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 1:03:17 PM -
Goodbye my sweet sons 💔💔💔 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaM2qWvVAAE-2or.jpg
by Rene Cannon via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 1:03:22 PM -
by Brian Compton via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 1:03:51 PM
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Overall, there have been 81 hat tricks through 1,270 games. Only five seasons since 1990-91 have seen more three-go… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by NHL Public Relations via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 1:10:22 PM
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#Caps finish 2017-18 regular season on a winning note, but Ovechkin falls a goal short of what would have been his eighth 50-goal campaign. #CapsDevils #ALLCAPS
nhl.com/capitals/news/…by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 1:10:38 PM -
Nathan MacKinnon's game-winning goal last night in Colorado's playoff-berth clinching victory vs. St. Louis was his 12th of the season, tying him with Tampa Bay's Brayden Point for most in the NHL.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 1:12:42 PM -
Alex Ovechkin's game-winning goal last night vs. Devils was his seventh of the season and the 102nd of his career, moving him one ahead of Jarome Iginla into sole possession of 8th in NHL history -- one back of Patrick Marleau in 7th.
Jaromir Jagr is all-time leader with 135.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 1:17:22 PM -
Thanks to Holtby's 23-save performance last night, everyone today gets a FREE SANDWICH from @RoysRestaurants ! Head to t.co for more information and coupon. #CapsDevils #ALLCAPSby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 1:50:17 PM
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Taylor Hall received a bunch of congratulatory texts after Devils clinched Thursday.
“I had to reply the next day. It was cool to see. It’s almost a dubious honor to be 8 years in & have your 1st playoff berth, but at the same time I’m so happy that it’s here with this group.”by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 1:58:06 PM -
Thank you to everyone who was part of our Jerseys Off Our Backs ceremony last night!
Your @ourismancbg Photo of the Game
#CapsDevils #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaRAzvYWsAEQUrj.jpgby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 2:21:15 PM -
#Caps Alex Ovechkin set to become the second player in @NHL history with more than 1,000 career games to lead the league in goal scoring. Before this season, only #RedWings Gordie Howe (1962-63) won the NHL's goal-scoring title with so many miles on the hockey odometer. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaRT94-VAAU3puw.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaRTkIFU0AE7jqB.jpg
by Ben Raby via twitter 4/8/2018 3:26:08 PM -
#Caps Alex Ovechkin set to become the second player in @NHL history with more than 1,000 career games to lead the league in goal scoring. Before this season, only #RedWings Gordie Howe (1962-63) won the NHL's goal-scoring title with so many miles on the hockey odometer. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaRT94-VAAU3puw.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaRTkIFU0AE7jqB.jpg
by Ben Raby via twitter 4/8/2018 3:26:09 PM -
A great #CBJ story first... then @WaltonCaps PXP voice of the Washington Capitals on the Hockey hour @1057TheZoneby DMaetzMedia via twitter retweeted by WaltonCaps 4/8/2018 3:31:36 PM -
#Caps John Carlson led all defensemen in scoring this season, just edging out Brent Burns and John Klingberg for overall scoring lead among blueliners https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaRVcSKWkAEW_W4.jpg
by Ben Raby via twitter 4/8/2018 3:32:20 PM -
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 3:34:01 PM
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SEE YOU THURSDAY!! #CapsJackets
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#ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaRxb1fVwAEOUuh.jpgby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 5:35:06 PM -
Times for Game 2 and Game 3 will be set after the conclusion of tonight's game between the Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers.by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 5:40:02 PM
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#ALLCAPS to host #CBJ in Game1 on Thursday Apr.12 at 730pm @CapitalOneArena . Game2 will be Sunday Apr.15 (Time TBD) @WTOP @CapitalsRadio https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaR0xmCU0AA7sY6.jpg
by Ben Raby via twitter 4/8/2018 5:49:16 PM -
Here is full playoff schedule with the different scenarios depending on whether Boston or Florida wins tonight:
nhl.com/news/nhl-playo…by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 6:34:25 PM -
The National Hockey League announced today two scenarios for the dates of the 2018 Stanley Cup Eastern Conference quarterfinals schedule between the Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets. #CapsJackets #ALLCAPS
nhl.com/capitals/news/…by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 6:38:38 PM -
The dates for Capitals-Blue Jackets wil be the same regardless of what happens tonight, but times of Games 2 & 3 will be different depending on if Boston or Tampa Bay finishes first in Atlantic. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaSA3yqWsAAqzu4.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaSA0MiXUAAG22Y.jpg
by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 6:42:29 PM -
The dates for Capitals-Blue Jackets wil be the same regardless of what happens tonight, but times of Games 2 & 3 will be different depending on if Boston or Tampa Bay finishes first in Atlantic. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaSA3yqWsAAqzu4.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaSA0MiXUAAG22Y.jpg
by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 6:42:30 PM -
For the Devils, some of the dates vary depending on if they face Boston or Tampa Bay.
They face Boston if Boston defeats Florida in any way tonight.
They face Tampa Bay if Boston loses in any way tonight. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaSDSAaXUAAqbzA.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaSDMfiWAAE47as.jpgby Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 6:52:52 PM -
For the Devils, some of the dates vary depending on if they face Boston or Tampa Bay.
They face Boston if Boston defeats Florida in any way tonight.
They face Tampa Bay if Boston loses in any way tonight. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaSDSAaXUAAqbzA.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaSDMfiWAAE47as.jpgby Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 6:52:53 PM -
2018 First-round schedule scenarios for Stanley Cup Playoffs nhl.com/news/nhl-playo…by Shawn Roarke via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 6:57:48 PM -
The NHL has announced two scenarios for the dates of the 2018 #StanleyCup Playoffs First Round based on the outcome… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by NHL Public Relations via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 7:09:04 PM
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#Caps will hold an optional skate on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at @KettlerIceplex Participating players will be availabl… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… -
There are two First Round schedules based on the result of tonight's @NHLBruins /@FlaPanthers game. ⬇️#StanleyCup atnhl.com/2uVMA0Hby NHL via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 7:17:26 PM -
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Seven teams qualified for the playoffs this season that didn't last season (including one that didn't exist): Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Vegas, Winnipeg, Los Angeles, Colorado.
Appreciate if your team makes it, particularly in consistent fashion. It's not easy.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 7:35:29 PM -
From Claude Giroux’s MVP-level play to the growth of Travis Konecny and Nolan Patrick, here are 5 reasons the Flyer… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Adam Kimelman via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 8:25:33 PM -
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Claude Giroux has seen Phillies & Eagles win championships & wants a victory parade for Flyers. "Of course I'm a li… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Adam Kimelman via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 9:41:47 PM
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Golden Knights exceeded all expectations in inaugural season nhl.com/news/vegas-gol… via @NHLby Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 9:45:40 PM
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Life-changing, even life-saving gesture by Logan’s family, and by Logan for having signed his organ-donor card. Can… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Dave Stubbs via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 10:34:35 PM -
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 10:35:12 PM
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