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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NICKY! Washington takes back the lead late in the 2nd! #CapsDevils #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaN8QV-VMAELBmU.jpg
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/7/2018 11:43:45 PM -
Caps had Devils pinned in their end for a while there. Eventually, Connolly finds Backstrom alone in the slot for the goal.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 11:43:45 PM -
#Caps with a great shift to re-take the lead in the final minute of the first frame. Backstrom snipes a great corner feed from Connolly with 28 seconds left to put Caps up, 2-1. #CapsDevilsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/7/2018 11:44:11 PM -
“These are the heartbeats, right? They're the heartbeats of the town." On the Humboldt Broncos disaster: thestar.com/sports/hockey/… -
#Caps Nicklas Backstrom picks up his 21st goal of the season in the final minute of P1 to give #ALLCaps 2-1 lead vs #NJDevils . Backstrom now with 798 career points twitter.com/BenRaby31/stat…by Ben Raby via twitter 4/7/2018 11:44:33 PM -
A statement from #SJSharks GM Doug Wilson regarding the @HumboldtBroncos .
#PrayForHumboldt https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaN5c0-VQAAN5t6.jpgby San Jose Sharks via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/7/2018 11:44:33 PM -
#Caps take a 2-1 lead to the room after 20 minutes of play. #CapsDevilsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/7/2018 11:45:07 PM
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Not sure you can blame the goalie so far. twitter.com/Martin30999999…by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 11:45:13 PM
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After one period, Capitals lead the Devils 2-1. Shots on goal are 9-9.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 11:45:40 PM
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A strong start!
#CapsDevils FIRST INTERMISSION UPDATE presented by @CareFirst : #Caps 2 - Devils 1 #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaN9AxkW0AEv5n9.jpgby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/7/2018 11:46:42 PM -
"He's looking at Trotzy every chance on the bench for another shift. It is game number 82." #ALLCaps assistant Blaine Forsythe on Alex Ovechkin @Capitalsradio 1st Intermission as Ovi sits 2 goals shy of 50by Ben Raby via twitter 4/7/2018 11:47:30 PM
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This hasn't been Backstrom's best season, but he's definitely picked up his play in the last quarter of season or so.
Up to 70 points (21G, 49A).by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 11:48:00 PM -
In past 19 games, Backstrom has 25 points (6G, 19A).
Had 45 points (15G, 30A) in 62 games before that.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/7/2018 11:51:36 PM -
Final game of the regular season and our last time giving away FREE FRENCH FRIES for a lead after the 1st! Thanks to @McDonalds_DMV for hooking it up with the tasty treat all year long.
More info: WashCaps.com/WinWithTheCaps
#CapsDevils #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaN9p2uVMAAjxiB.jpgby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/7/2018 11:52:31 PM -
Aw come on, no harm in appreciating it. It’s April 7. They don’t award the Cup on April 7. Here’s what he can do tonight: Join Gretzky and Bossy as only 8x 50-goal scorers in league history and helps #Caps collect 2pts in standings twitter.com/bencarroll15/s…by Ben Raby via twitter 4/7/2018 11:53:18 PM
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Congrats, Lovebirds!
#CapsFanWeek #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaN-JocVwAESETd.jpgby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/7/2018 11:54:28 PM -
Hear Alex Ovechkin's 48th goal of the season, as called by @WaltonCaps Caps lead New Jersey 2-1 end of one. tun.in/ielR7by Caps Radio 24/7 via twitter 4/7/2018 11:58:28 PM -
We’ll be joined by Travis Zajac during the second period. We’re on The One Jersey Network (TOJN) via… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…by Matt Loughlin via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 12:01:15 AM -
Travis is after Chico's job. twitter.com/MattLoug/statu…by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 12:01:57 AM
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2nd period underway! Washington up 2-1. #CapsDevils #ALLCAPSby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 12:02:45 AM
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Kempny shot deflects in to make it 3-1 Capitals at 3:44.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 12:07:18 AM
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MICHAL KEMPNY! 3-1, WASHINGTON! #CapsDevils #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaOBx6pVMAM5WlE.jpg
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 12:07:48 AM -
Kempny makes it 3-1 on a center point bomb at 3:44. Should result in Gersich's first NHL point. #CapsDevilsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/8/2018 12:07:54 AM
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Gersich will get his first NHL point with an assist.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 12:07:55 AM
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Congrats to @shane_gersich9 on his first point in the National Hockey League! #CapsDevils #ALLCAPS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaOCPa6V4AEIbKn.jpg
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 12:09:38 AM -
Kuznetsov had such a clear path to the net there, he didn't pass to Ovechkin on the 2-on-1.
Left pad save by Schneider.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 12:10:48 AM -
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 12:11:07 AM
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Kempny off for cross-checking ar 5:57 of the first. #Caps to the PK for first time tonight, up 3-1. #CapsDevilsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/8/2018 12:12:40 AM
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Kempny to box for crosscheck at 5:57. Devils' first PP.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 12:12:43 AM
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Defenseman P.K. Subban is skating in his 82nd game of the season this evening, the only #Preds player to appear in every contest in 2017-18.by Nashville Preds PR via twitter retweeted by TomGulittiNHL 4/8/2018 12:16:47 AM -
Chiasson and Maroon get 2 each for roughing.
4-on-4 hockey coming at 9:15.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 12:19:56 AM -
by Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 12:20:07 AM
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Matching minors for Chiasson and Maroon. We're 4v4 for a spell at 9:15 of the second. #CapsDevilsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/8/2018 12:20:19 AM
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Sorry. Call on Chiasson was cross check. twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/…by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 12:20:38 AM
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#Caps alum Karl Alzner skating in his 82nd game tonight with #Habs - has played in every game in each of the past 8 seasons (622 consecutive games). Challenging first season for Alzner in Montreal after signing 5-year deal last offseason. Tough season for many wearing the CHby Ben Raby via twitter 4/8/2018 12:21:57 AM
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Miles Wood gets one back for the Devs... 3-2 Caps #CapsDevilsby Washington Capitals via twitter 4/8/2018 12:37:50 AM
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Miles Wood scores from in front with 52.8 seconds left in 2nd. Devils cut Caps lead to 3-2.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 12:38:01 AM
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Maroon with a second primary assist from behind the cage, this time finds Wood parked at top of paint, and latter makes it a 3-2 game with 52.8 seconds left in second. #CapsDevilsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/8/2018 12:38:10 AM
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Another great pass from behind the net by Maroon. I think it was a one-handed pass.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 12:38:30 AM
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Through two periods, the Capitals lead the Devils 3-2.
Shots on goal are 18-16 Devils.by Tom Gulitti via twitter 4/8/2018 12:39:29 AM -
#Caps are up 3-2 after 40 minutes of play in their regular season finale against Jersey. #CapsDevilsby Mike Vogel via twitter 4/8/2018 12:39:47 AM
