WATCH: Caps fans gather to celebrate 1st game of playoff run

Caps fans get ready to head in to Capital One Arena ahead of game one against the Carolina Hurricanes. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

The Washington Capitals launched their playoff run against the Carolina Hurricanes. Fans from around the area came out to cheer on the team as they attempt to repeat last year’s Stanley Cup win.

Fans packed Capital One Arena and area bars on the hopes that the Capitals would get their post-season off on the right foot.

It seems all the positive energy payed off: The Caps took down the Canes 4-2 in game one. The two will face off again in D.C. on Saturday, April 13.

Excited @Capitals fans leave Capital One Arena. #ALLCAPS @WTOP pic.twitter.com/3A9TDROflM
— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) April 12, 2019

This group is really enjoying tonight’s victory. #ALLCAPS @WTOP pic.twitter.com/QLMUS9NNNq
— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) April 12, 2019

Rachel and Caroline on the Caps Win! @WTOP #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/jGv0Ydm8XI
— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) April 12, 2019

Game 1 against the Hurricanes is tonight for the @Capitals. Eric is building up the #ALLCAPS energy outside Capital One Arena as fans begin arriving. @wtop pic.twitter.com/S9BNeawF9R
— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) April 11, 2019

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D.C. Fire and EMS Engine 5 Captain Robert Washington watching the game at the Green Turtle. His helmet salutes the fire department and the Caps. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

Ester and Dom think the team has what it takes to go all the way, again! #ALLCAPS @WTOP pic.twitter.com/KU8tYf5Vju
— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) April 11, 2019

(WTOP/Mike Murillo)