Thousands of Washington Capitals fans from far and wide came out to support the team on Tuesday during the Stanley Cup victory parade along the National Mall. See photos and video.
Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, gestures during the NHL hockey team's Stanley Cup victory celebration, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, on the National Mall in Washington. The U.S. Capitol rises n the background(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)(AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, gestures during the NHL hockey team's Stanley Cup victory celebration, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, on the National Mall in Washington. The U.S. Capitol rises n the background(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)(AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
WASHINGTON — Thousands of Washington Capitals fans from far and wide came out to support the team on Tuesday during the Stanley Cup victory parade along the National Mall.
The Capitals and their fans took to the streets Tuesday afternoon to celebrate their first-ever NHL title after they defeated the Golden Knights on June 7 in Las Vegas. It was the first major sports title for a Washington, D.C. team since the Washington Redskins won the Super Bowl in the 1990s.
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Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, holds up the Stanley Cup trophy during the NHL hockey team’s Stanley Cup victory celebration, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the National Mall in Washington. The U.S. Capitol rises in the background.
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, gestures during the NHL hockey team’s Stanley Cup victory celebration, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, on the National Mall in Washington. The U.S. Capitol rises n the background
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, holds up the Stanley Cup, with center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, left, and owner Ted Leonsis, right, during a victory parade, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool
Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, right, holds up the Stanley Cup during a victory rally for the Washington Capitals in celebration of winning the Stanley Cup, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, on the National Mall in Washington.
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
The moment everyone was waiting for: Alex Ovechkin raises the Stanley Cup on the rally stage in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on Tuesday.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, left, laughs as he sits next to teammate, forward Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, right, while on stage during the Stanley Cup victory celebration on the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Alex Ovechkin holds up the Stanley Cup during the victory parade route on Constitution Avenue.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Ovechkin holds up the Stanley Cup during the parade along the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
John Carlson (74), left, kisses the Stanley Cup held by teammate defenseman Michal Kempny (6), of the Czech Republic, as they wait to take the stage for the Stanley Cup victory celebration in Washington, Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Olivia Spicer, 16, left, Emma Jacobs, 17, and Caroline Schwartz, 18, all of Gainesville, Va., hold up letters spelling the nickname of Washington Capitals’ left wing Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, on the National Mall ahead of a victory parade and rally for the Washington Capitals as hockey fans celebrate their winning the Stanley Cup, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Caps fans pack the National Mall for Tuesday’s rally celebrating the Stanley Cup champions.
(WTOP/Joslyn Chesson)
WTOP/Joslyn Chesson
Four-month-old hockey fan C.J. Ford, of Elliott City, Md., is held up by his father as fans line the National Mall ahead of a victory parade and rally for the Washington Capitals in celebration of winning the Stanley Cup, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington. The baby has already been to eleven games as his parents are season ticket holders.
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Fans cheers the Washington Capitals NHL hockey Stanley Cup championship team during a victory parade and rally at The National Mall, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Ice girls lead the bus along the parade route.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Amie Oehm of Great Falls named her kids after Ovechkin and Backstrom.
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
Fans gather on the steps of the National Archives Building as they wait to watch the Capitals parade along the National Mall.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31), of Germany, points to fans.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Fans wave as they watch the parade.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Chef Jose Andres, center, gestures while celebrating during the Washington Capitals NHL hockey Stanley Cup victory.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
People wait on the platform to use the escalator as they begin to exit the National Archives Metro Subway station and head towards the Washington Capitals victory celebration.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie waves while holding his daughter Lyla Oshie during the Stanley Cup victory parade, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool
A bird’s eye view of Caps fans gathered on the National Mall for the rally.
(Screenshot via NBC Washington livestream)
Congratulations to the @Capitals! This @NHLBlackhawks fan knows what it’s like to lift that cup – and I’m happy for all the Caps fans who cheer so hard for their team, and for a team that celebrates so hard with its fans.
A wide view of the rally stage and thousands of fans in front of the Capitol Building.
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WTOP/Dave Dildine
This young Capitals fan doesn’t know how great she has it.
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
One man proposes an idea for the next President.
(WTOP/Mike Murillo)
WTOP/Mike Murillo
Rich, Adrian, Steve and Selene were on hand to celebrate the Capitals’ victory.
(WTOP/Kristi King)
WTOP/Kristi King
Nicholas shows off his home-made Stanley Cup.
(WTOP/Mike Murillo)
WTOP/Mike Murillo
Capitals fans are lined up, awaiting their Stanley Cup champs.
(WTOP/Jonathan Warner)
WTOP/Jonathan Warner
A look at the line to buy or add value to fare cards at the Vienna Metro on Tuesday.
(Courtesy Robyn Oskuie)
Courtesy Robyn Oskuie
A view on Constitution Avenue.
(WTOP/Chris Cichon)
WTOP/Chris Cichon
People wait on the platform to use the escalator as they begin to exit the National Archives Metro Subway station and head towards the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup victory parade on the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
People use the turnstiles as they exit the National Archives Metro Subway station and head towards the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup victory parade on the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
A fan carries a home-made Stanley Cup made of mostly empty beer cans as people begin to arrive for the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup victory parade on Constitution Ave., along the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Fans cross Pennsylvania Ave., as they head towards the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup victory parade route on the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
WTOP’s Mike Murillo caught up live with fans along the route.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby holds his daughter Belle Holtby on the ice after the Capitals NHL hockey team posed for a team picture with the Stanley Cup on the ice at Capital One Arena.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Metropolitan Police Officer Robert T. Fennell, right, helps hand out posters to a pair of young fans before the start the Stanley Cup victory parade on Constitution Ave., along the National Mall.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Ted Leonsis touches the Stanley Cup during the team picture with the Stanley Cup on the ice at Capital One Arena, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Capitals NHL hockey team right wing T.J. Oshie (77) skates with his daughter Lyla Oshie after the Capitals team picture on the ice at Capital One Arena, Tuesday, June 12.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Capitals NHL hockey team owner Ted Leonsis, left, and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, pose for picture with the Stanley Cup on the ice at Capital One Arena, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)