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WATCH: Sea of Caps fans fill streets outside Capital One Arena

WASHINGTON — The NBC Washington chopper got a rare aerial view of downtown D.C. Thursday as Caps fans gathered around Capital One Arena for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Here’s how that glorious sea of Caps red looks from up there.

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.

A glorious sea of red fills the streets outside Capital One Arena Thursday evening. (NBC Washington) — A glorious sea of red fills the streets outside Capital One Arena Thursday evening. (Courtesy NBC Washington)

The watch party had already started Thursday evening, even though Game 5 had not. (Courtesy NBC Washington)

Less than an hour before the puck drops in Vegas, Caps fans were out in force Thursday evening. (Courtesy NBC Washington)

Less than an hour before the puck drops in Vegas, Caps fans were out in force Thursday evening. (Courtesy NBC Washington)

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A glorious sea of red fills the streets outside Capital One Arena Thursday evening. (NBC Washington)

Less than an hour before the puck drops in Vegas, Caps fans were out in force Thursday evening. (Courtesy NBC Washington)

Less than an hour before the puck drops in Vegas, Caps fans were out in force Thursday evening. (Courtesy NBC Washington)

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