PHOTOS: Washington Capitals Stanley Cup victory parade and rally

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) — 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)

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)

Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, 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) — 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)

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)

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)

Alex Ovechkin holds up the Stanley Cup during the victory parade route on Constitution Avenue.(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)

Ovechkin holds up the Stanley Cup during the parade along the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, June 12, 2018. (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)

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) — 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)

Caps fans pack the National Mall for Tuesday's rally celebrating the Stanley Cup champions. (WTOP/Joslyn Chesson) — Caps fans pack the National Mall for Tuesday’s rally celebrating the Stanley Cup champions. (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)

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)

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Ice girls lead the bus along the parade route. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Stanley Cup championship parade crowd. So proud of the team and these fans! #AllCAPS pic.twitter.com/hRj8utSSJU
— Allen Lutz (@hokielutz) June 12, 2018

Alex Ovechkin will not let the Stanley Cup out of his sights. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis looks down from the bus. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Alex Ovechkin kisses his wife Nastya Ovechkina, right, as they exit the bus during the Stanley Cup victory parade. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis tries to catch a beer. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Fans wave as the Capitals drive by. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Fans react to the bus going past. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

What an incredible time for Washington, DC. I know we’ve got a lot of fans here at @Interior! Fun to see so many people visiting @NationalMallNPS today. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/MQyqQAsBbr
— Secretary David Bernhardt (@SecBernhardt) June 12, 2018

The crowd reacts to the appearance of star Alex Ovechkin on stage. Ovechkin was the Final MVP. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

The crowds required metro to limit the number of people on platforms at Smithsonian, but it was manageable a little after 1 p.m. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) — The crowds required metro to limit the number of people on platforms at Smithsonian, but it was manageable a little after 1 p.m.. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Washington Capitals fans navigate crowds at the Smithsonian Metro station after the team's Stanley Cup victory parade June 12, 2018. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) — Fans found manageable crowds in the Smithsonian Metro station after watching the parade. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Never thought I'd see it. Tears were teared. Screams were screamed. Cheers were cheered. #ALLCAPS @StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/IvmFnSMQww
— Jimmy Murphy (@FullStack_Jimmy) June 12, 2018

Getting a good view of the action down on the National Mall. (WTOP/Jason Fraley)

@Capitals @chefjoseandres #StanleyCupChampions #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/iPvHieYd6s
— P. McDuffie (@City_P) June 12, 2018

Best shirt ever...I love my people #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/nDfkpTeHLq
— Danica R. Starks (@DanicaRachele) June 12, 2018

Amie Oehm of Great Falls named her kids after Ovechkin and Backstrom. (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)

Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31), of Germany, points to fans. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Fans wave as they watch the parade. (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)

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)

I can't tell who's who...Pinch and zoom you guys. #ALLCAPS @WTOP pic.twitter.com/Zg7gsTaHoj
— Neal Augenstein (@AugensteinWTOP) June 12, 2018

(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Alex Ovechkin holds up the Stanley Cup during the parade, (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Fr Carousel to @DCPoliceDept chopper lots of whirling action at the #ALLCAPS Rally #StanleyCup @WTOP https://t.co/nRmRehe68c pic.twitter.com/ZGz03j1Zce
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) June 12, 2018

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie waves while holding his daughter Lyla Oshie during a Stanley Cup NHL hockey victory parade, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool) — 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)

A bird's eye view of Caps fans gathered on the National Mall for the rally. (Screenshot via NBC Washington livestream) — A bird’s eye view of Caps fans gathered on the National Mall for the rally. (Screenshot via NBC Washington livestream)

The view from from our front steps facing Constitution Avenue 👋👋👋 #ALLCAPS @Capitals pic.twitter.com/KvQ91cwMrJ
— US National Archives (@USNatArchives) June 12, 2018

👋 @USNatArchives
View from our balcony 🙌 #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/EsuLn27FzO
— Hirshhorn (@hirshhorn) June 12, 2018

3 knee surgeries so can't be there but watching & enjoying the parade on tv #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/CNhJqZZifG
— GG in DC (@mytwitdc) June 12, 2018

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.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 12, 2018

🛩🛩🛩🛩🛩!! #StanleyCup #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/4Ni526CkqC
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 12, 2018

A wide view of the rally stage and thousands of fans in front of the Capitol Building. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

This young Capitals fan doesn't know how great she has it. (WTOP/Kristi King) — This young Capitals fan doesn’t know how great she has it. (WTOP/Kristi King)

One man proposes an idea for the next President. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

Rich, Adrian, Steve and Selene were on hand to celebrate the Capitals' victory. (WTOP/Kristi King) — Rich, Adrian, Steve and Selene were on hand to celebrate the Capitals’ victory. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Nicholas shows off his home-made Stanley Cup. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

Capitals fans are lined up, awaiting their Stanley Cup champs. (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)

A view on Constitution Avenue. (WTOP/Chris Cichon)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

#Capitals Tom Wilson boards the bus for the parade pic.twitter.com/KtP8aR3Zpz
— jonwarner (@jonwarnerWTOP) June 12, 2018

Jonathan Warner gives us Tom Wilson and other Capitals players boarding the bus for the parade. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Hey @WWE and @TripleH - thanks for the Title Belt for the Championship Parade!! #ALLCAPS #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/Z6yR73rxDX
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 12, 2018

DSP still pounding the beers and wearing a WWE championship belt on loan for the parade. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

In today's RJ: A message from the @Capitals to the @GoldenKnights: "Congratulations to the Vegas Golden Knights on the most successful inaugural season in the history of professional sports" #VegasBorn #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/8fDaR1r0VM
— Las Vegas Review-Journal (@reviewjournal) June 12, 2018