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Washington Capitals win first Stanley Cup

June 8, 2018

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The Washington Capitals celebrate their first Stanley Cup.

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The Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Thursday night, becoming the 2018 Stanley Cup champions.

THE MOMENT WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! WE GOT THE CUP! #ALLCAPS #STANLEYCUP pic.twitter.com/TEur4PnhMD
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 8, 2018

This is the franchise's first Stanley Cup win in its 44-year history, and D.C.'s first city championship since the Redskins won the Super Bowl in 1992. Devante Smith-Pelly scored the tying goal midway through the third period, and Lars Eller delivered the winning goal not long after.