The Washington Capitals are an NHL team based in Washington, D.C. They compete in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference and were founded in 1974 alongside the Kansas City Scouts.
The Capitals have won 13 Divisional Championships, three Presidents' Trophies, two Conference Championships, and their first Stanley Cup in 2018. They play home games at Capital One Arena, which they share with the NBA's Washington Wizards. The team is affiliated with the Hershey Bears (AHL) and South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL).
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Wins
The Washington Capitals won their first and only Stanley Cup on June 7, 2018. They defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 in Game 5 to win the series 4–1. Lars Eller scored the Cup-winning goal, and Alex Ovechkin was named playoff MVP. This victory ended a 44-year championship drought since the team's founding in 1974, as per The Guardian.
All of the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup appearances are shown below:
| TEAM | SEASON | TEAM (AGAINST) | SCORELINE | ||
| Washington Capitals | 2017-18 | Vegas Golden Knights | 4-1 | ||
| Washington Capitals | 1997-98 | Detroit Red Wings | 0-4 | ||
Read More: Washington Capitals Playoff History
Washington Capitals Conference Championship History
The Washington Capitals won the Eastern Conference Championship two times, as per Champs or Chumps. In the 1997–98 season, they reached the Stanley Cup Final after winning three playoff rounds but lost to the Detroit Red Wings. In the 2017–18 season, they won the Eastern Conference again and went on to win their first Stanley Cup by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in the Final.
FAQ's on Washington Capitals
A. The Washington Capitals have secured one Stanley Cup in the 2017-2018 season where they defeated the Vegas Golden Knights
A. Alexander Ovechkin won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player during the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2018.
A. Barry Trotz served as the head coach of the Washington Capitals during their Stanley Cup triumph in 2018.
A. The Washington Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in seven games to reach the Stanley Cup Finals.
A. The Washington Capitals play their home games at the Capital One Arena.
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