Fans went wild as the Washington Capitals made history and captured the Stanley Cup for the first time ever. See photos and hear how they reacted to the win.
The Washington Capitals raised the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history after a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5. Fans took to the streets in celebration — see some highlights.
John Walton, the voice of the Washington Capitals with the final call on Capitals Radio. (WTOP/Ben Raby)
An immense crowd gathers outside Capital One Arena during Thursday’s game on June 7.
(NBC Washington)
NBC Washington
Fans gather outside Capital One Arena at a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Photo/Nick Wass
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday’s game.
(WTOP/Dave Dildine)
WTOP/Dave Dildine
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday’s game.
(WTOP/Dave Dildine)
WTOP/Dave Dildine
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday’s game.
(WTOP/Dave Dildine)
WTOP/Dave Dildine
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday’s game.
(WTOP/Dave Dildine)
WTOP/Dave Dildine
Fans at a viewing party react to a goal by Washington Capitals’ Jakub Vrana during Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Photo/Nick Wass
Fans attend a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Photo/Nick Wass
Fans react at a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Photo/Nick Wass
Fans cheer on the Caps.
(Courtesy Kelly Thompson)
Courtesy Kelly Thompson
From the comfort of their home, two WTOP listeners join in on the Caps’ team photo.
(Courtesy WTOP Listeners)
Courtesy WTOP Listeners
A WTOP listener rocks a cap of the 2018 Stanley Cup champs.
(Courtesy Tee Storm)
Courtesy Tee Storm
A WTOP listener said, “Can you say Stanley Cup? The Rucker Tobechi Family loves #83/ JayBeagle! ROCK THE RED!!! GO CAPS!”
(Courtesy WTOP Listener)
Courtesy WTOP Listener
Tiffany Diehl and Jason Crown watched the Caps win the Stanley Cup from Las Vegas.
(Courtesy Tiffany Diehl)
Courtesy Tiffany Diehl
Fans attend a watch party at Leonardtown Cigars in Leonardtown, Maryland.
(Courtesy Jacki Wobser)
Courtesy Jacki Wobser
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 07: Washington Capitals pack 7th street outside the Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead.
(Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 07: A Washington Capitals fan holds a “Lets Go Caps” sign during the fan watch party at Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead.
(Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 07: A Washington Capitals fans cheer during the fan watch party at Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead.
(Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 07: Washington Capitals pack 7th street outside the Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead.
(Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images
A sea of people watch the outdoor screen at The Bullpen near Nationals Park.
(WTOP/Dan Friedell)
WTOP/Dan Friedell
Inside Capital One Arena, looking out on the crowd-filled streets.
(WTOP/Noah Frank)
WTOP/Noah Frank
This is what dedication looks like. Photo was taken well before 7 p.m.
(WTOP/Michelle Basch)
WTOP/Michelle Basch
Some 90 minutes before the puck drops, the crowd was already sizable outside Capital One Arena Thursday evening.
(WTOP/Noah Frank)
WTOP/Noah Frank
The view from the Capital One press box around 6 p.m. Thursday
(WTOP/Michelle Basch)
WTOP/Michelle Basch
Meanwhile in Vegas, the fans who traveled were ready as well.
(WTOP/Caitlin O’Connor)
WTOP/Caitlin O’Connor
These 25-year season ticket holders made the trek to Vegas.
(WTOP/Caitlin O’Connor)
WTOP/Caitlin O’Connor
Chad Schrock awaits Game 5.
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
At least one trash can near Capital One Arena was at capacity hours before game time.
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
Here’s looking at you, D.C.: Suzanna Canton of Bethesda rocks all the colors.
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
The view of Seventh and G streets from the 400 level of Capital One Arena.
(WTOP/Noah Frank)
WTOP/Noah Frank
Caps fans outside Capital One Arena hold up a facsimile. They want the real thing.
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
Fans line up outside a Chinatown bar Thursday afternoon.
(Courtesy Cody House)
Courtesy Cody House
Fans line up outside a Chinatown bar Thursday afternoon.
(Courtesy Cody House)
Courtesy Cody House
A good-size crowd was already inside Capital One Arena during the Mystics game, in anticipation of a Game 5 Caps watch party Thursday night.
(WTOP/Noah Frank)
WTOP/Noah Frank
This rally towel available outside Capital One Arena observes all corners of “the DMV.”
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
Rocking the red playoff beard
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
With Game 5 hours away, Caps fans had their game faces on outside Capital One Arena.
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
The Liang family waits for the puck to drop outside Capital One Arena on Thursday.
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
The early birds watch the Mystics game before the Caps game comes on.
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
The early birds watch the Mystics game before the Caps game comes on.
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
Early birds stake out a good seat before Game 5 Thursday afternoon.
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
Fans were already setting up on the steps of the National Portrait Gallery Thursday afternoon.
(WTOP/Noah Frank)
WTOP/Noah Frank
The Mystics showed up for their own game in uniform.
(WTOP/Noah Frank)
Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Kevin Donahue already has an excused late slip written up for the fans who stayed up all night celebrating the big win and who may be a bit late to work Friday morning.
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