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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Foligno accidentally ran over Ian Cole in the neutral zone.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/12/2018 11:59:54 PM
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Columbus will get their first power play of the game after Oshie gets two for hooking. Still scoreless here in Game 1. #CapsJackets #ALLCAPSby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/13/2018 12:01:45 AM
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Atkinson got behind D and poke check by Grubauer. Blue Jackets getting first PP with Oshie to the box for hooking Atkinson at 14:42.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:01:51 AM
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Oshie heads off for hooking at 14:42. After a couple of well-executed kills, the Jackets get their first PP chance in a 0-0 game. #Caps to the PK. #CapsJacketsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/13/2018 12:02:58 AM
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Correction: Oshie called for hook, but it wasn't against Atkinson.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:03:53 AM
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Great first kill for the home team. Back even, 3 minutes to go in the 1st. #CapsJackets #ALLCAPSby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/13/2018 12:06:37 AM
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Kempny appears to be bleeding from face. Has towel on face at least.
And Anderson appears to have been ejected.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:08:02 AM -
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Anderson with some grease behind the net on Kempny. He'll get 5 minutes for boarding and a game misconduct. Washington's third power play of the 1st with 2:37 remaining in the 1st. #CapsJackets #ALLCAPSby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/13/2018 12:09:13 AM
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#Caps are heading to the PP once again here with 2:37 left in 1st, an all-you-can eat major (plus game misconduct) on Anderson. He leveled Kempny in the o-zone. #CapsJacketsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/13/2018 12:09:26 AM
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PPG Caps. Either Kuznetsov or Oshie at 17:52.
Maybe a challenge for goalie interference.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:11:25 AM -
Anderson received 5 minute boarding major and game misconduct for hit on Kempny.
2:37 left in first.
Big moment.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:11:32 AM -
#Caps take a 1-0 lead on a PP zone-entry goal, Kuznetsov to Oshie, the latter crashing net and scoring with 2:08 left in 1st. Still 4:31 left on Caps' PP. #CapsJacketsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/13/2018 12:11:55 AM
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Washington gets one past Bobrovsky on the power play but Columbus is challenging for goaltender interference... #CapsJackets #ALLCAPSby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/13/2018 12:12:09 AM
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Kuznetsov's pass from left circle went off Murray in front. Maybe off Oshie too.
Blue Jackets challenging for goalie interference.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:12:17 AM -
The Jackets are issuing a video coach's challenge here, alleging goaltender interference. As always, your guess is as good as mine. #CapsJacketsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/13/2018 12:12:28 AM
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IT'S A GOOD GOAL! First of the Playoffs goes to @Kuzya92 !!! #CapsJackets #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DanzFpRWkAAIjJl.jpg
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/13/2018 12:13:36 AM -
Oshie didn't touch it. Kuznetsov gets the PPG with 2:08 left in first.
Caps remain on the major PP.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:14:01 AM -
The goal stands. Columbus loses its TO. Not sure Oshie got a stick on it now, though. Either way, Caps are up 1-0. #capsjacketsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/13/2018 12:14:04 AM
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WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS! @Kuzya92 AGAIN! 2-0, WASHINGTON! #CapsJackets #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DanzT-XXUAAfvr2.jpg
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/13/2018 12:14:41 AM -
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/13/2018 12:14:41 AM
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Kuznetsov shot from left circle beats The Bob high glove with 1:39 left in first.
Caps remain on major PP.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:15:11 AM -
Kuznetsov with a zone entry and a snipe on the PP, top far corner, #Caps second PPG in 29 seconds to go up 2-0. Still 4:02 of PP time here. #CapsJacketsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/13/2018 12:15:11 AM
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The challenge by the Blue Jackets actually allowed the Caps to rest their first PP unit so they were able to stay on the ice and score again.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:16:11 AM
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After first period, Capitals lead Blue Jackets 2-0. Both goals by Kuznetsov. Shots on goal are 9-4 for Caps.
Caps will have 2:23 left on major PP to begin 2nd.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:17:02 AM -
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#Caps take a 2-0 lead to the room after 20 minutes of play in Game 1. Anderson's hit on Kempny put an early new paint job on this one. Caps will start the 2nd with 2:23 worth of all-you-can-eat PP time. #CapsJacketsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/13/2018 12:18:11 AM
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STRONG START 💪.
#CapsJackets FIRST INTERMISSION UPDATE presented by @CareFirst : #Caps 2 - Blue Jackets 0 #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dan0cHSVMAEUbId.jpgby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/13/2018 12:19:34 AM -
Hear Evgeny Kuznetsov score his 2nd OF THE PERIOD, as called by @WaltonCaps It's a 2-0 lead for the Caps end of one in Game 1. #CapsJackets tun.in/ielStby Caps Radio 24/7 via twitter 4/13/2018 12:20:45 AM
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Here's the rule on the Anderson boarding major/game misconduct. The injury to the face was key part of ruling. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dan08JTW4AAClYk.jpg
by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:22:13 AM -
The scoring on both Capitals PP goals was Kuznetsov from Backstrom and Carlson.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:23:18 AM
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#ALLCAPS lead #CBJ 2-0 after 20mins. Hear from @MayHockeyNBCS next @CapitalsRadio 1st Intermission capsradio247.comby Ben Raby via twitter 4/13/2018 12:25:57 AM
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by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/13/2018 12:30:09 AM
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2nd period of Game 1 starts now, Caps lead Columbus 2-0, hear it on 99.1 FM, XM channel 167, @CapitalsRadio 24/7, Caps App, Amazon Echo via Alexa and capsradio247.comby John Walton via twitter 4/13/2018 12:32:49 AM
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Two goals in the opening period means Evgeny Kuznetsov has already surpassed his output from last season's first ro… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Alex Prewitt via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/13/2018 12:34:01 AM
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I don't see Kempny back for start of second period.
Caps still on major PP for 2:23.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:34:41 AM -
2nd period underway! Washington up 2-0 and still on their all-you-can-eat power play for 2:23 to start the period. #CapsJackets #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dan3uBUW0AEfc2P.jpg
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/13/2018 12:35:25 AM -
That only applies to the failed offside challenge. twitter.com/fivestargc/sta…by Mike Vogel via twitter 4/13/2018 12:38:10 AM
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Kempny was holding a towel to his face when he got up and skated off. I'm too far away and didn't see a camera angle that showed whether he definitely was bleeding. But had a towel there for some reason. twitter.com/robsonn/status…by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/13/2018 12:38:10 AM