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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There is no way to even remotely imagine the pain and grief being felt in Humboldt and far beyond this morning. Tho… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Dave Stubbs via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 12:56:47 PM
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Tough news to wake up to this morning. Sending all my thoughts and prayers to the families and those involved in th… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Brett Connolly via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 1:04:14 PM
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Tough news to wake up to this morning. Sending all my thoughts and prayers to the families and those involved in th… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the players and families of the Humboldt Broncos Hockey Club involved in that hor… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Larry Robinson via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 1:07:08 PM
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It's a #Caps Gameday! Final home game of the season tonight at @CapitalOneArena against the New Jersey Devils. Puck drop at 7 p.m. on @NBCSWashington .
#CapsDevils Preview: t.co
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The story that’s hitting so many in the hockey community hard this morning. Humboldt Broncos is a loved junior team… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Steve Cangialosi via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 1:28:22 PM
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Super Saturday features seven compelling plot lines, including maybe finally solving all the playoff races and gett… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Dan Rosen via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 1:41:54 PM
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Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on the tragedy involving the Humboldt Broncos hockey team: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaLzzJGW0AAeCSF.jpg
by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 1:47:41 PM -
Humboldt Broncos weighing heavy in our hearts and minds tonight. #PrayersForHumboldtby SCBroncos via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 1:48:09 PM
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Final morning skate of the regular season. #CapsDevils #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaL8ApxX0AAfOZ3.jpg
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/7/2018 2:23:09 PM -
Caps say maintenance days for T.J. Oshie and Travis Boyd, who are not taking part in morning skate.
Jay Beagle (upper body) remains out.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 2:24:58 PM -
.@CStephenson22 leads the stretch for Coach Trotz. #CapsDevils #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaL_9fAW4AAH6mw.jpg
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/7/2018 2:40:43 PM -
Braden Holtby will get the net tonight for Washington. #CapsDevils #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaMGW-bU0AE0WmZ.jpg
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NHL community reacts to fatal bus crash involving Canadian junior team nhl.com/news/nhl-sadde… via @NHLby Mike Morreale via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 3:13:08 PM
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.@HockeyHallFame goalie Glenn Hall, NHL's most famous product of Humboldt, Sask., is devastated by the… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Dave Stubbs via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 3:14:02 PM
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by Brett Connolly via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 3:14:20 PM
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The Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference titles, as well as the conference's final playoff spot could be clinch… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by NHL Public Relations via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 3:15:46 PM
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No @Barkovsasha95 at #FlaPanthers morning skate.by Alain Poupart via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 3:16:02 PM
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The @StLouisBlues and @Avalanche meet tonight at 9 p.m. ET to decide the final Western Conference playoff berth (NH… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by NHL Public Relations via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 3:17:14 PM
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Cory Schneider in the starter’s net for Devils at morning skate in Washington.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 3:30:23 PM
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Looks like Taylor Hall, Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac will be rested tonight.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 3:32:15 PM
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Maybe some foreshadowing in the @BenRaby31 Today In #Caps History:
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Expected #Caps lines for regular-season finale vs. #Devils with scratches. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaML63xWAAETRF3.jpg
by Brian McNally via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 3:34:00 PM -
#NJDevils lineup vs Caps:
Bratt-Hischier-Stafford
Gibbons-Coleman-Noesen
Wood-Zacha-Maroon
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G… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Amanda Stein via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 3:35:53 PM -
Barry Trotz offers his thoughts to the @HumboldtBroncos and all those affected by this terrible tragedy. #PrayersForHumboldt
t.coby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/7/2018 3:46:03 PM -
CAPS TODAY: Alex Ovechkin leads the NHL in goals (47) with one game remaining on the season. At 32, he may become… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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#Caps defenseman Matt Niskanen talks before the final game of the regular season as Washington looks for a final tune up against a potential playoff opponent. #CapsDevils #ALLCAPSby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/7/2018 4:23:50 PM
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Been a LONG time coming for the sounding of the Chorn Horn. Finally making his CBJ debut tonight. twitter.com/DMaetzMedia/st…by John Walton via twitter 4/7/2018 4:31:47 PM
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John Hynes said he did talk with Taylor Hall about team points record/40 goals before sitting him tonight. Said it showed Hall's leadership and evolution as a player that he put what was best for team first.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 4:32:43 PM
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Hall on sitting out tonight:
"I'm good with it. It's a good time to get some rest and recuperate a little bit. We've played a lot of hockey lately, and a lot of the stuff in the standings is out of our hands other than our game tonight. Yeah, I'm cool with it."by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 4:55:03 PM -
Hynes: "We're not looking to get in the playoffs and just be a Cinderella story. We're looking to get in the playoffs and win, and (Hall is) a big part of that. I think this type of decision and his selflessness in that decision is a big reason why you have a strong culture."by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 4:57:45 PM
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#Caps Nicklas Backstrom enters season finale vs #NJDevils 3pts shy of joining Alex Ovechkin & Peter Bondra as the only players in #ALLCaps franchise history with 800 career pts. Backstrom has recorded at least 3pts 8x this season, including twice against New Jersey @CapitalsRadio https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaMg5dpUMAE8Bst.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaMg4RxVQAE2C4t.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaMg0zmUQAAxbSC.jpg
by Ben Raby via twitter 4/7/2018 5:05:10 PM -
#Caps Nicklas Backstrom enters season finale vs #NJDevils 3pts shy of joining Alex Ovechkin & Peter Bondra as the only players in #ALLCaps franchise history with 800 career pts. Backstrom has recorded at least 3pts 8x this season, including twice against New Jersey @CapitalsRadio https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaMg5dpUMAE8Bst.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaMg4RxVQAE2C4t.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaMg0zmUQAAxbSC.jpg
by Ben Raby via twitter 4/7/2018 5:05:10 PM -
#Caps Nicklas Backstrom enters season finale vs #NJDevils 3pts shy of joining Alex Ovechkin & Peter Bondra as the only players in #ALLCaps franchise history with 800 career pts. Backstrom has recorded at least 3pts 8x this season, including twice against New Jersey @CapitalsRadio https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaMg5dpUMAE8Bst.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaMg4RxVQAE2C4t.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaMg0zmUQAAxbSC.jpg
by Ben Raby via twitter 4/7/2018 5:05:11 PM -
Coach Trotz with lineup news and more from today's morning skate as Washington wraps up the 2017-18 regular season. #CapsDevils #ALLCAPSby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/7/2018 5:05:12 PM
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I didn’t know Tyler, and yet I feel like I did. I’ve been in that seat on the team bus. I’ve watched a lot of the world pass outside my window from that seat. I’m sick to my stomach for his passing, and for all those lost in this awful tragedy. #prayforhumboldt twitter.com/swarnews/statu…by John Walton via twitter 4/7/2018 5:05:49 PM
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John Hynes on if Taylor Hall being close to Devils points record/40 goals was a consideration before deciding to sit him tonight: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaMjB_RWkAAJWPo.jpg
by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 5:13:53 PM -
2017 No. 1 pick Nico Hischier will be only Devil to play in all 82 games this season.
Alex Ovechkin, Dmitry Orlov and John Carlson will do it for Capitals.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 5:24:17 PM -
Hischier (he's 19):
“It’s always good if you’re able to play 82. Nobody wants to get hurt or scratched. It’s a good feeling if you get through those 82 games.” twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/…by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 5:26:10 PM -
(Ex-Capital) Marcus Johansson (concussion) skated again with Devils this morning and said he is close, but not quite 100 percent yet.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 5:27:07 PM
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To celebrate #CapsFanWeek , @CourtneyNBCS and some fans reflect on their favorite moments from this past @Capitals s… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Devils G Cory Schneider on starting tonight for first time since March 20 in San Jose: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaMnQ0RXkAEKdsW.jpg
by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 5:32:06 PM -
Rinkside Update | @orlov_09 talks about the final tuneup contest of the season before playoffs after playing in all 82 games for the third straight year. #CapsDevils #ALLCAPSby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/7/2018 5:44:13 PM
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In a very special 3rd episode of the District Sports Podcast, @DoubleS30 , @RMcFadden15 , and @Reese_Levin interview… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by District Sports Podcast via twitter retweeted by WaltonCaps 4/7/2018 5:47:37 PM