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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🧢 🧢 🧢 @penguins captain Sidney Crosby has just tied franchise icon Mario Lemieux for the most playoff hat tricks in… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by PensPRLady via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/12/2018 1:15:48 AM
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Flyers can't trail by more than 1-0 in the series after tonight, but this sure feels like they will be down by more than that.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/12/2018 1:18:28 AM
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Patrik Laine's first career playoff goal was a beauty of a shot.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/12/2018 1:20:30 AM
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Daniel Winnik's playoff beard is is full bloom. He probably shaved two days ago.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/12/2018 1:21:32 AM
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by NHL GIFs via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/12/2018 1:24:58 AM
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By request, photo of Daniel Winnik.
He grows facial hair as fast as anyone I've ever seen, but I exaggerated a little by saying he probably shaved two days ago. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dai65jXXcAApmDM.jpgby Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/12/2018 1:30:17 AM -
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Laine is 19. Turns 20 on April 19.
Two more 19-year-olds -- Columbus' Pierre-Luc Dubois (turns 20 on 6/24) and New Jersey's Nico Hischier (20 on 1/4/19) -- will make their Stanley Cup Playoffs debuts tomorrow. twitter.com/NHL/status/984…by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/12/2018 1:36:06 AM -
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Winnipeg Jets get the first playoff victory in Jets/Thrashers history.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/12/2018 1:56:27 AM
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Matt Murray of the @penguins has recorded a shutout in each of his last three postseason appearances (also Games 5-… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by NHL Public Relations via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/12/2018 2:03:48 AM
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As the playoffs approach for the Washington Capitals, how much of their success will be tied to Barry Trotz' future… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Matthew Paras via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/12/2018 2:13:06 AM
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After five seasons as Metro Division rivals, the #Caps and the Blue Jackets meet up in the playoffs for the first time.
GAME PREVIEW | Washca.ps/Round1-Game1
#ALLCAPS #CapsJackets https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DajCtn_VwAA6MZE.jpgby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/12/2018 2:13:11 AM -
by Bryce Harper via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/12/2018 2:26:54 AM
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When at their best, #CBJ can make life miserable for #Caps in their own end: "They're a shoot-and-crash team... Sometimes it feels like they're coming with five guys. On the challenge that awaits the #ALLCaps in RD1 & a budding rivalry years in the making washingtonpost.com/express/wp/201…by Ben Raby via twitter 4/12/2018 2:29:04 AM
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When at their best, #CBJ can make life miserable for #Caps in their own end: "They're a shoot-and-crash team... Sometimes it feels like they're coming with five guys." On the challenge that awaits the #ALLCaps in RD1 & a budding rivalry years in the making washingtonpost.com/express/wp/201…by Ben Raby via twitter 4/12/2018 2:30:04 AM
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Hey @Capitals , @TreyMancini & @Orioles are with you.
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REMINDER! Tomorrow morning we are heading out for an #ALLCAPS Ticket Challenge! Keep it here on Twitter to find out our location. Lots of giveaways to kick off the 2018 #StanleyCup Playoffs including tickets to #CapsJackets Game 1.
More info in here: nhl.com/capitals/news/…by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/12/2018 2:58:12 AM -
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Tonight's Survivor episode was definitely one of the best ever. Had to rewind a few times because my laughter prevented me from hearing dialogue that proved to be even more funny.
Back to hockey.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/12/2018 3:29:55 AM -
#CBJ Per @katiebhockey ->> Ian Cole has fit in quickly, become major asset for Blue Jackets nhl.com/bluejackets/ne… via @NHLby Brian Hedger via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/12/2018 3:32:58 AM
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by Brian Compton via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/12/2018 3:37:11 AM
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by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/12/2018 3:48:35 AM
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On Flyers coach Dave Hakstol likely going back to goalie Brian Elliott for Game 2 in Pittsburgh on Friday: nhl.com/news/brian-ell…by Dan Rosen via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/12/2018 4:13:01 AM
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Brian Elliott's last three playoff starts over past two seasons:
PHI vs. PIT: 5G/19 shots in 29:01
CGY vs. ANA: 1G/3 shots in 5:38
CGY vs. ANA: 5G/27 shots in 61:30by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/12/2018 4:19:49 AM -
In his past eight playoff starts (dating back to 2016 WCF with St. Louis vs. San Jose), Elliott has seven losses and a no decision (he was replaced 5:38 into game) and was pulled 3 times. twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/…by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/12/2018 4:39:41 AM
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Marc-Andre Fleury says I see your playoff shutout, Matt Murray.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/12/2018 4:43:17 AM
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We’re here for the #ALLCAPS Ticket Challenge! Find us and find out how you can win some #CapsJackets Game 1 tickets and other prizes!! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DalE5alUMAASSej.jpg
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/12/2018 11:32:40 AM -
📍#ALLCAPS Ticket Challenge https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DalGpTLXkAAbttJ.jpg
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/12/2018 11:40:17 AM -
New best friend! #ALLCAPS Ticket Challenge https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DalIMjGWkAENuZv.jpg
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/12/2018 11:47:00 AM -
Hint for those out on the hunt... @Caps_Slapshot is posted up waiting for your selfies! #ALLCAPS Ticket Challenge! Come to Clarendon Metro to find out how to get involved! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DalJXETWsAA5NO3.jpg
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/12/2018 11:51:59 AM -
Our first #ALLCAPS Ticket Challenge winner! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DalLLXwXkAE0aNY.jpg
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You found all the clues! Come get your Game 1 tickets! #ALLCAPS Ticket Challenge! @capsredrockers @PeterBondra12 @Caps_Slapshot twitter.com/jff24grd/statu…by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/12/2018 12:10:00 PM
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Winners!! 🐶 #ALLCAPS Ticket Challenge https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DalPGVUW0AAoQ3F.jpg
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Golden Knights reward fans in Game 1 win against Kings nhl.com/news/golden-kn… via @cotsonika #VGK #NHLby Brian Compton via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/12/2018 12:19:18 PM
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Nick! Another winner! #ALLCAPS Ticket Challenge twitter.com/catsby1000/sta…by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/12/2018 12:21:30 PM
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.@GoldenKnights combine spectacle with shutout win for another historic first. Vegas fans came for a party and they… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Dave Stubbs via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/12/2018 12:21:44 PM
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We’re on 📺!! @fox5dc #ALLCAPS Ticket Challenge https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DalQ0-QWsAY_e5K.jpg
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My column on the Penguins, who had a perfect night, sent a message, and think they can still be even better, as sca… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Dan Rosen via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/12/2018 12:25:14 PM
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Samantha! You owned it! #ALLCAPS Ticket Challenge twitter.com/uditskysamanth…by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/12/2018 12:28:23 PM
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Winners! We’re running low on our tickets... Hurry #Caps Fans! #ALLCAPS Ticket Challenge https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DalSq-EXkAcgN_1.jpg
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Bridgestone Arena's frenzied atmosphere is one more challenge to opposing teams: nhl.com/news/colorado-…by Tracey Myers via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/12/2018 12:32:49 PM