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Photos: Capitals first-round series with Toronto

WTOP Staff

April 23, 2017, 10:15 PM

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals have advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Here are some photos documenting their journey to the Stanley Cup.

Washington Capitals centre Marcus Johansson (90) celebrates with center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The Washington Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 on Sunday to capture the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final series in six games. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen (31) looks on after the Washington Capitals scored to the game-winning goal in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The Washington Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 on Sunday to capture the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final series in six games. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP
Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90), left to right, celebrates with right wing Justin Williams (14) centre Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) and left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during overtime of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The Washington Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 on Sunday to capture the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final series in six games. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin took a hit from Leafs’ Nazem Kadri late in the first period. Ovechkin clutched his left knee, was down on the ice for several minutes and didn’t put weight on his left leg as he was helped off. (Courtesy SportsNetCanada via YouTube) (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews tries to get past the Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov  and Marcus Johansson during the first period of Game 5 of the first-round playoff series between the Caps and Toronto Maple Leafs Friday, April 21. (AP photo/Nick Wass)
AP photo/Nick Wass
Alex Ovechkin lies on the ice after he was injured during the first period of Game 5 of the Caps’ first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, April 21, at the Verizon Center. (AP photo/Nick Wass)
AP photo/Nick Wass
Alex Ovechkin is helped off the ice by a trainer and Nicklas Backstrom after he was injured during the first period of Game 5 in an NHL Stanley Cup hockey first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, April 21, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Photo/Nick Wass
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner delivers a stick to the head of T.J. Oshie during the third period of Game 5 of the Caps’ first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, April 21, at the Verizon Center. (AP photo/Nick Wass)
AP photo/Nick Wass
Braden Holtby blocks the puck during the third period of Game 5 of the first-round playoff series between the Caps and Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday, April 21. Also pictured is Caps defenseman Brooks Orpik and center Brian Boyle. (AP photo/Nick Wass)
AP photo/Nick Wass
The puck is in the net past Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen, from a goal by Justin Williams (not shown), during the overtime period of Game 5 Friday, April 21. (Also pictured is Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly.) The game-winner put the Caps up 3-2 in the first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs   (AP photo/Nick Wass)
AP photo/Nick Wass
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Washington Capitals centre Lars Eller (20) celebrates his goal with teammates Tom Wilson (43) and Andre Burakovsky (65) during first period NHL hockey round one playoff action against the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Toronto on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Nazem Kadri (43) celebrates a goal by teammate James van Riemsdyk, not shown, as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) looks on during second period NHL hockey round one playoff action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) sends Toronto Maple Leafs centre Tyler Bozak (42) to the boards during second period NHL hockey round one playoff action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal during first period NHL hockey round one playoff action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP
Toronto Maple Leafs center Tyler Bozak (42) celebrates his game-winning goal against the Washington Capitals with Nazem Kadri (43) and Morgan Rielly (44) in Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Monday, April 17, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Toronto Maple Leafs center Tyler Bozak (42) celebrates his goal against Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) with center Nazem Kadri (43) as Mitch Marner and James van Riemsdyk look on during overtime in Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Monday, April 17, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP
Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) looks on as the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate the game-winning goal during overtime in Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Monday, April 17, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) watches Tyler Bozak’s game-winning goal on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) during overtime in Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Monday, April 17, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP
Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) shoots on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen (31) during third period NHL hockey round one playoff action in Toronto on Monday, April 17, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save on Washington Capitals centre Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) during second period NHL hockey round one playoff action in Toronto on Monday, April 17, 2017. (Frank Gunn /The Canadian Press via AP)
Frank Gunn /The Canadian Press via AP
Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri (43) waits for the puck drop during second period of Game 2 against the Washington Capitals in an NHL Stanley Cup hockey first round playoff series in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)
AP Photo/Molly Riley
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) stretches during warm-ups prior to Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs of an NHL Stanley Cup hockey first round playoff series in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)
AP Photo/Molly Riley
Washington Capitals left wing Daniel Winnik (26) maneuvers the puck past Toronto Maple Leafs center Brian Boyle (24) during second period of Game 2 in an NHL Stanley Cup hockey first round playoff series in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)
AP Photo/Molly Riley
Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) watches the puck pressured by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) and right wing Tom Wilson (43) during second period of Game 2 in an NHL Stanley Cup hockey first round playoff series in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)
AP Photo/Molly Riley
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with center Nicklas Backstrom (19) and right wing T.J. Oshie (77) against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)
AP Photo/Molly Riley
Toronto Maple Leafs center Leo Komarov (47), of Estonia, and Washington Capitals left wing Daniel Winnik (26) watch the puck during the first period in Game 2 of an NHL Stanley Cup first round hockey playoff series in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)
AP Photo/Molly Riley
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen (31) looks at the puck in the net on a goal scored by Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) defended by defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) during third period in Game 2 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)
AP Photo/Molly Riley
The Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate their 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals in two overtimes in Game 2 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)
AP Photo/Molly Riley
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his overtime goal with center Jay Beagle (83) and left wing Daniel Winnik (26) against the Toronto Maple Leafs during Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Washington, Thursday, April 13, 2017. The Capitals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)
AP Photo/Molly Riley
Toronto Maple Leafs center Leo Komarov (47) pressures Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Washington, Thursday, April 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)
AP Photo/Molly Riley
Washington Capitals left wing Marcus Johansson (90) pressures Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Matt Hunwick (2) during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL Stanley Cup first round playoff series in Washington, Thursday, April 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)
AP Photo/Molly Riley
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his overtime goal with center Jay Beagle (83) against the Toronto Maple Leafs during Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Washington, Thursday, April 13, 2017. The Capitals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)
AP Photo/Molly Riley
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