Final 2 Minutes of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Finals

Ovi finally gets his cup.

[@brandonm6159]

If your seeing this comment when the blues and the bruins are playing comment who your voting

[@andrewnite9548]

Big B Blues

[@dan55800]

Bruins

[@madisonajroblox1584]

Blues

[@kimjongun9902]

Bruins

[@benhughes6674]

Bruins

[@CribNotes]

After 11 years of Caps fan frustration, the look on Ovie's face as he jumped over the boards after the final horn is one of my all time favorite sports moments.

[@josephvail6749]

Greatest moment in D.C. sports history.

[@jackcarter2189]

CribNotes actually it was a 44 year frustration for the Caps

[@MixerMadness]

Mine is when He gets called up but stops with the towel around his neck with triumph all over his face looking at his team like a true captain would do

[@CribNotes]

@@jackcarter2189 True but the Caps were never the Ultimate Team That Doesn't Win until the Ovi Backstrom era.

[@ExpectoPatronum28]

Still can't believe they pulled it off. One of the best, most triumphant moments.

[@alexandereisen3486]

No matter how many times I watch it I’m still worried Vegas is gonna score

[@joanneswartzberg8851]

I left the bar. I was so worried.

[@wolfgaming2734]

@Erin Johnson i was at las vegas when it happend

[@SDEexorect]

the inner dc sports fan in me was waiting even still after the game was over for us to fuck it up

[@CribNotes]

I was peeing my pants until Beagle pulled that move sprinting the length of the rink to intercept our third straight icing of the puck and stall the action in Vegas' d-zone. That's when I jumped out of my seat laughing knowing it's a done deal tonight!!!! Because of that single play, I was heart broken when the Caps had to let Beagle go.

[@Brotha00]

wolf gaming 27 yea me too. EDC and stuck around for a wild week. Great energy, Knights gear everywhere.

[@tankwfw]

The best part of this was seeing how focused and hopeful Ovi looked on the bench. Like he'd been waiting his whole life for this. So proud to be a Caps fan

[@justinpavic1088]

As a Pens fan, I must say the Caps did a pretty good job getting their first. Also, I must say, I regretted the decision to get rid of Fleury when Murray let Kuznetsov slide one in the five-hole.... *sigh* lol

[@eugenehughgene4271]

i mean, he WAS waiting his whole life for this

[@tonymacaulay5183]

welcome2havoc yes I am a caps fan to and so proud too I will always be a caps fan always and forever no matter what happens and I am not a bandwagon

[@anntadla9031]

Fuck caps go Vegas that's why you guys lost the playoffs last year bc you beat Vegas you lost this year bc you beat Vegas and stars beat Vegas and they lost in the most heartbreaking why ever so that shows you guys not to touch my Vegas💪

[@broadstreet21]

He should have been on the ice.

[@MJSpiritual]

What a year for the great 8, he got his wedding ring, and now he got his championship ring.

[@Justthatguy2018]

MJSpiritual and now a son 🙏

[@tonymacaulay5183]

MJSpiritual go caps

[@violetbrown2372]

Ovi was finally able to side step around Crosby's shadow!

[@johnnydrama8709]

U mean the capitals were able to side step the penguins.

[@brentmiller6414]

That was hands down the most stressful 2 minutes of my life!

[@andrewnite9548]

Brent Miller I cannot agree more... I was hunched over on my couch praying to God that it ended well.

[@Freddie_Rock]

Most stressful .4 seconds of my life. I knew it wasn’t gonna happen, but you can never be sure.

[@joevail6959]

Nothing like playoff hockey.

[@cassandrakeen6900]

I watched the final to minutes in person in that stadium, then got to see the cup in the dressing room afterward

[@taco2728]

@@andrewnite9548 um you bandwagon asf.

[@broadstreet21]

Enjoyed how Ovechkin totally loses it at the end.

[@broadstreet21]

Ray Bourque didn't celebrate like that.

[@rroberts909]

I'm a Penguins fan, but congratulations on this Stanley Cup victory. You guys were due. I'm grateful for the rivalry with the Capitals. I hope we play again in the 2019 playoffs, and if we do, it will be a great series even if the Capitals win. Ovechkin is a class act, and he and all of his teammates deserved this moment.

[@leyroy1980]

Thank you sir!

[@solomonaerospace5932]

That aint happining. Got swept by Islanders, lol

[@josephvail6749]

On the Isles’ latest road to the cup. Oh wait, that was 45 years ago...

[@Herzogfowler01]

@@josephvail6749 Im two years late on this comment but i both hate and love your team

[@burkkis]

You can see how nervous ovi is on the bench

[@Wumpatumpa]

I am a die hard Flyers fan and I can say I loved every minute of watching Ovi win that cup! Was so glad to finally see him get one!

[@januaryhinkie2822]

Yep, same here. Was def a moment I didn't mind watching. He deserved it.

[@vandamme7084]

Im a Blackhawks fan but was rooting for the Caps and Ovi to finally do it. What a great story...

[@jeremy745]

Rangers fan and i agree watching Ovi get it and his reactions were magical

[@tykuresa22]

Way better than the NBA Finals lol...and I'm a Warriors fan

[@Acspcomputerservices]

Dude even grass growing competitions are more exciting than basketball

[@ben1ben2ben1]

You are a Warriors "fan". You didn't give a fuck about them before Curry, Green and Klay

[@ben1ben2ben1]

@@leafsblow9608 You are a bandwagon jumper bro

[@leafsblow9608]

ben1ben2ben1 that was a misprint I don’t like the warriors and I hate the NBA

[@GMPro24]

@@Acspcomputerservices thats why its the fastest growing sport and league and hockey is dying

[@spsawyer22]

Once they beat the Penguins it was inevitable. Congratz.

[@artursfilipovs7453]

Nah for me the clinching point was beating tampa in game 7

[@noahevans2554]

Arturs Filipovs not really Holtby shut them out game 6 and 7 lmao

[@joevail6959]

Yep. The road to the Cup will always go through Pittsburgh. That's just the way it is for he Caps.

[@greysonG10]

@@noahevans2554 Yeah, but.. Tampa took them to 7 games, so I don't see how beating the Penguins was the sure sign they would win the cup.

[@fakeplayer9088]

@@greysonG10 Tampa is weak as fuck playoffs they struggle

[@noonecfcf]

As a native of Reston, Virginia, who has lived in Vegas for 18 of my 20 years, this was the most magical season of sports I have ever been blessed to witness. Watching this even now, none of this feels real. MY team, my Capitals, finally, FINALLY, getting it done. A team from my home even existing, much less playing for the greatest trophy in sports. And the two of them playing against each other. If this was a movie it would be completely stupid and non-believable. And yet.... it still makes me cry every single time. What a wonderful moment to be alive. Being exhausted but faithful as a Caps fan and finding catharsis as a Knights fan, seeing a game live for the first time, earlier in the evening on October 1st (I swear to god I’m not lying to you), then witnessing the history the Knights made in and out of the Fortress, and quietly watching my Caps do what they’ve always done, and slip behind two games to Columbus, and literally (sadly) saying the words “well, that’s it for us..” while the Knights did the unbelievable, and then, Kuzy scoring in overtime to FINALLY beat the goddamn Penguins, and suddenly everything became a dream. The watch parties in 80+ degree weather watching my home team do things even the Caps had never done in my lifetime (until a few days later anyway), I suddenly believed. And then, the joke we had made all season (“ha ha, whAt iF tHE kNiGHts pLayed tHe cAPs In tHe fInAL?!”) became a reality. Five games later, everything I had ever dreamed of became true. Not a moment in there that I’ll ever forget. Most of all, I won’t forget embracing my mother in front of the TV, as Doc said the slightly underwhelming words “the capital of the country is the capital of the hockey playoffs!!” Absolutely surreal. Sorry for this long and pointless story, but it still just doesn’t seem real. It’s been the most amazing whirlwind of a sports season, school year, or calendar year, that I can personally remember. And I sure as hell will never forget it. And I hope there’s a few of you reading this who can relate... and maybe you’ll see this a few years from now and relive all of it again with me. Rock The Red and Go Knights Go!!!! Always.

[@andrewnite9548]

noonecfcf Best comment I've read in a while, period. Shows you are clearly the voice of Capitals fans throughout the US and beyond.

[@mikem1006]

noonecfcf - Is that you Pete? ((Wilson)

[@justinpavic1088]

Great words, except for the language you associated with the Dynasty... haha lol.

[@taco2728]

Well the washington nats beat my dodgers and won the series.

[@JasonJia11]

Hey I'm from Herndon!

[@jessenays3036]

Congrats OVI you deserve it man!

[@scotttrainum579]

“Everybody standing in the arena!” Chills

[@FreshTillDeath56]

Scott Trainum And everyone at home too! :)

[@bexoj4y]

Native of McLean VA here my dad and I stayed up all night to watch the game and the whole neighborhood was shaking when we won😂

[@shanelocke5504]

Still gives me chills to this day. I aint ashamed to admit I cried seeing Ovi lift the cup

[@bj146651]

Born and raised in Boston I love the bruins and the game of hockey. We will never see another ovi. He is such a great hockey player. Works hard every shift, back checks, pass before shoot and still scores over 50 goals a year, great leader and plays the game the right way. Have so much respect for him as a player. Ovi and Bergeron are my two favorite players.

[@r4v3n5m4n14c52]

The Capitals know how to celebrate! Unlike the Warriors.

[@Seraph89_]

Warriors have Nothing to celebrate

[@nwesterbeckmaster]

wtf? you're comparing a team who is celebrating their first championship to a team that has won several. plus, of course the reaction is going to be different when the scoreboard in basketball is going to be lopsided more often. Like, of course you know you're gonna win when you're winning by 25 points. fuck off with that bashing the warriors shit.

[@tylerbelanger5904]

The literally best sports moment of my life so far. I became a caps fan back in 2010 2011, so glad I got to see this

[@L2SourCeX]

I am a pens fan and i still get chills from this. Ovi, backs and the rest really deserve this! Hats off to you and we'll see you next year!

[@GoldCraft55]

I'm a Rangers fan and I agree with you...just a little nervous how Elias Pettersson is gonna be...the rookie who lit the SHL on fire with 3 records + the Le Mat cup

[@xwirelesss]

@@GoldCraft55 Actually he is doing really good pretty sure he will win the Calder

[@CHIEFS_DYNASTY_]

a penis fan?

[@wolfgaming2734]

im a pens fan to but a got chills

[@BiLlY_24]

STANLEY CUP yes. He’s a fan of you

[@BrianSchaffer]

Glad they didnt give up on the team after at least a half-decade of misery.

[@dsrevo79]

I know.. all that playing together for so many years is a good thing... try and try until you succeed.. great owner

[@dsrevo79]

Lol at Ovi.. he looks like he needs dump rigjt away

[@jordandennis6794]

Well the Capitals were the only team in DC to give fans hope

[@kaizuuya9027]

Coming from a Jets fan living in Vancouver, it was touching to watch Ovi win his first cup!

[@pottytheparrot310]

Seagull Segal The Jets time will come soon. Jets fans are some of the most passionate fans I’ve ever seen. They’re just like the Predators. Being at a Preds game feels like college football.

[@wolfgaming2734]

i have been to the game 5 of the knights series

[@josephvail6749]

I thought it was great to see the Blues finally win one.

[@djfunkybeak1275]

Hey same here! Hardcore Jets fan, been in Vancouver for 14 years. :) Love finding other Jets fans here!!

[@thatguyyouthoughtyouknewon7620]

I’ve never been happier for a sports player more in my life.

[@lerrato6027]

Ovechkins joy is contagious. I’m still so happy for him

[@joshdrumheller4920]

I waited 20 years for this and everytime I watch it it still gives me chills!!! It was the best championship I've seen any of my teams win!!

[@phillip9798]

I think this was the most tense Cup Clincher I've ever watched! The raw emotion emanating from Ovi and his Capitals, and the pure excitement coming from Vegas, who had a chance to win it all in their very first year! Just when it couldn't get anymore tense, the arena clock went kaput. The entire hockey world held their breath. Will controversy prevail and Vegas ties and wins the game, ultimately prolonging the series, or will years of hardship and upsets at last come to an end for Ovechkin and the Capitals fanbase? The rest is history, with one of the best cup hoistings I've ever seen.

[@capsdude4838]

As a Caps fan, it was pure agony those last couple minutes, with the clock going out (as you mentioned) and Backstrom missing an empty net that he probably buries 9 times out of 10. I thought for sure the Hockey Gods were out to get us again.

[@semperfi1042]

Amazing.... Simply Amazing. Everytime I watch or hear it..... Just bliss... So long and so worth it. Remember that day, FOREVER

[@9tails507]

No matter what, you know it’s going to be a great finals if both teams don’t have a cup.

[@q_b_o_]

So happy for Ovi !

[@2wenty7even95]

It was so fun watching the series from beg to end. Im a Canadians fan but since they didnt make it last year, i watched the Caps. Really glad Ovi got that Stanley Cup

[@blondedzero]

Sarah Ray same

[@MrGuitarmanjustin]

Canadiens*

[@Mikelord28]

I was happy for Ove,

[@andrewnite9548]

Mike Lord I was too

[@snakeeyes9246]

Mike Lord how could you not be? I'm a Bruins fan and am happier for Washington than I have ever been for a Stanley Cup, or any trophy for that matter.

[@mikem1006]

6:46 Never have seen Ovie this happy. Well deserved.

[@yeush6222]

man I loved always watched the NHL finals and this one has so far been my fav!!

[@syedhaider1675]

America's favorite Russian. A complete player

[@theg.o.a.t2032]

I love the caps #true fan we have been waiting for this for 40 years so proud of my caps

[@nathaniel5771]

been a caps fan since birth. years of upset. this was the best thing to ever happen to me

[@dariancanada3108]

Lmao all of a sudden there’s something wrong with the clock before Bettmans golden boy team Vegas loses in the cup finals

[@jayive34]

I know, right?

[@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8]

They're not called the Vegas Golden Bettmans for nothing.

[@ElmerFudd16]

I'd be willing to bet money if the game had been in DC and/or not a Cup clincher, it wouldn't have happened. Just trying to milk a little more drama before the end.

[@mikeromeo3579]

This will never get old

[@SgtPrice1000]

Man. That look of pure joy and relief on Ovechkin's face as he rushes onto the ice... Simply iconic. I don't claim to be able to read lips or anything but it sure looks like he's shouting "Oh my gooooooood!!!"

[@gavinharmer653]

I’ve been with the caps my whole life and I’m so happy to finally see this team win the cup especially ovi

[@SportsAnatomyy]

I was watching this in Washington in the arena and it was so loud when it’s hit zero I was screaming as well. I love the caps and I will continue to like them for as long as I love GO CAPS!!

[@victoriak2717]

I’m not into hockey but this never fails to make me smile

[@26Kevy]

Guys we won We won The cup is ours Best day of my life First time I cried watching sports WE ARE THE 2018 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS Thx for the greatest vid on yt

[@joshprice7527]

far from being a huge hockey fan but i live in the dc area and the caps are my team this was so amazing for the city to experience their first title in over 25 years .. the stanley cup playoffs get overlooked often, their so exciting

[@BJ-sz3vb]

im so happy for ovechkin. he put in his time and he learned how to win. good for him! well deserved ovi!

[@neptuun9425]

Chills every time I watch this. What a moment for ovi and the caps

[@tylerbelanger5904]

Damn this was a wild night and series to watch. Please do this again really soon Washington

[@SamStern-ih4dy]

Dang, watching Ovi's clear initial anxiety/intensity on the bench really hit me. Only someone who cares to an insane extent would have that kind of reaction, and I was so happy to see the thrill of the victory and moment show on his face just the same. Clearly this man wanted it so badly and with all he's contributed to hockey certinaly deserved it. Congrats, the great 8!

[@lia-rl3fg]

as a caps fan, I remember watching this... so much stress. I’m so glad that caps won, they totally deserved the win and they worked super hard!

[@jonathangarcia8499]

Lol thanks for Stephenson we fleeced y’all

[@thanosgaminga7x965]

I miss hockey. Canada's favorite game

[@freestylekid123]

Glad for ovi dudes a gem 💎

[@smdmyguy9709]

I was front row outside capital one arena for this game and it was on my 21st birthday. I’ll never forget this ❤️❤️

[@deliriumcb5959]

Doc...I love you.

[@evelinakomisarova3900]

Tears of Joy!

[@edalder2000]

I have been a Capitals fan for over 30 years. This was agony. Imagine how The Capitals had always shredded my psyche. Relief was so close, but I kept reliving the pain as the moment drew closer. It was cruel. I was crying. Having The Capitals lose in OT would have been the most Capitals thing ever. I was watching with a Red Sox fan friend, he was talking me down as my fear and anxiety were at absurd levels. I even told my buddy, "You have no idea how this feels." My buddy responded, "Yes I do. 2004." Seeing Ovechkin let out that cathartic yell is exactly how I felt-FINALLY!! The only better moment in my life was when I held my newborn niece.

[@thebionicbuchanan271]

I have been a fan for over ten years Ovi is my favorite player and watching him hoist the cup for the first time ever I cried

[@jonathangarcia8499]

Lol thanks for Stephenson we fleeced y’all

[@jonathangarcia8499]

Also go Cardinals Red Sox suck we beat them in 2 World Series 11 > 9

[@Howlingburd19]

One year ago, was the best moment of my life :)

[@erin79]

I'm an Isles fan, but love seeing Ovechkin get a cup. Not only have the Caps been playoff perennials for several years, but they've had more than their fair share of upsets/heartbreaking losses. And Ovechkin could be one of those 'untouchable' elite players who always cry for calls to go their way and etc, but he isn't. He skates like a bull, has a sick shot, great hands, plays like an animal, isn't afraid to hit or be hit or even drop the gloves. Gotta love his game. Hard earned cup for the Caps.

[@solidsnake4214]

I was in tears I was so happy ❤️💙

[@InfiniteHorizons]

6:42 - Respect to that security guard for not looking back at the game. I can’t imagine turning my back to piece of history being made

[@DropDatBass]

even as a huge canes fan, I gotta say Ovi is a very good person off the ice so I was happy to finally see him win a cup.

[@kaitoyu6096]

Gave me chills. Ovi deserved it. As a leafs fan, I’m glad that he was able to win a cup

[@isthatrubble]

god. it's may 2020 and I still teared up watching this

[@TheMemyselfandpie]

Bruins fan, this was one of the best games I've ever watched

[@dawsonmorgannn1041]

the fact that vegas made it to the finals their first year

[@Jim-pq9pm]

A real testament to how great Fleury is.

[@hanstoli6289]

I always tear up watching this.

[@y2kjericho851]

Can we just say how amazing doc is

[@andrewnite9548]

Y2KJericho yes we can

[@johnmayes761]

Growing up in the dc md area it was so cool that we finally won the Stanley cup

[@tankwfw]

Backy and Ovi...what a fucking hockey bromance. Two great friends get to share a moment like this after spending so many years struggling.

[@BigPoppaPeam]

The last 2 minutes is beautiful

[@tylerjames2134]

So glad me and my friend JJ seen this before he succumbed too cancer. God bless you JJ

[@joeygula581]

This was the greatest moment for me in sports

[@patrickmurphy7719]

It’s a glorious thing

[@andrewnite9548]

Patrick Murphy it absolutely is.

[@Burchik198]

Bäckström och Ovechkin -crushmashine ... I am from russsia , спасибо вам , за бессонные ночи , tusen tack Bäckström

[@trashdoctor6217]

This was sooooo similar to my hockey championship!! I still can’t believe that the caps won!!

[@satsferdaboys_gamer4266]

Legends say Backstrome still regrets he missed that shot

[@tchikypoo3850]

You can be the biggest Crosby fan and a smile still came across your face seeing Ovechkins joy for his Cup

[@joevail6959]

Greatest moment in D.C. sports history.

[@bessonovafan6454]

As much as I was rooting for Vegas, I think I was only doing so because they made the final in their first season. I tip my hat to them, but Washington deserved it. Ovi and his team have been working so hard for years to get here, and the sheer relief on his face when he realizes they’ve done it is wholesome

[@violetbrown2372]

The fact that the Vegas fans stayed for the cup presentation, proves that Las Vegas, is officially a "Hockey city!"

[@capsdude4838]

No doubt. I saw a game there in 2019 when I was visiting Vegas and it was an awesome fan experience. As for the Cup ceremony though, for any true hockey fan, it's special to see, regardless of who wins it. It's history... and if I was a Vegas fan I would've regretted it if I walked out without seeing one of the best Cup raisings ever.

[@klg3134]

Congratulations caps you deserved it -pens fan

[@jeremysimoni]

Even though im a huge redwing fan, i couldn't be more happy for alex ovehkine( not sure i spelled his name right lol) he worked so hard for that cup, as well as everyone does but i dont think iv ever seen someone who wanted it more then he did and he showed every emotion on his face plus not to mention all those years were they just couldent get to the conference finals and even i was heart broken for him. Just glad he never played the redwings cause i would be sad for him but be hella happy for those DETROIT REDWINGS when they would have beaten them. But i dont think iv ever been this happy for a player and his team but mostly happy for Alex. WELL DONE ALEX YOU SOOO DESERVE IT, just please dont play the wings in any playoff series especially in the finals but this is hard to say, i really dont think the redwings will be goin to the playoffs for a wial but u never know. And no matter what team your a fan of, your second favorite team has to be the Washington Capitals cause come on they play for the state were are nation's capital is at. Then u got one of the most gifted players if not the best player in the league. Plus like i said the one player who deserved the cup the most in my opinion.

[@violetbrown2372]

Your name is etched on the greatest trophy in sports history, congrats Ovi!

[@emilyminton9006]

This was one of the happiest days of my life

[@reidsavage6969]

Was in d.c. for a school trip when they won. Real bitter sweet

[@stephenmcneil4573]

I don’t know why, but for as long as I can remember whenever I pictured the caps winning the cup, it was never in overtime, but I watching the clock countdown. I had always pictured it, and was so panicked, when the clock stopped working, I was like the game could be over and I have no idea, luckily that wasn’t the case.

[@phillykev3_]

Watching this as Vegas is lifting the cup on their home ice 5 years later

[@TheJokerit19]

Same

[@acgmedical9129]

It’s bigger than him winning; his teammates really love him and have love for him. It’s rare. It’s what Gretzky had with his fans but never his teammates. Ovechkin, is gr8. 8.

[@rileyharris5453]

One word to describe this run glory

[@lowkeycometzz]

i’m not even a caps fan but this video makes me very happy

[@nathansmith2955]

I’ve been a caps fan for 12 years and oh my god everytime I watch this I get emotional

[@jonathangarcia8499]

Lol thanks for Stephenson we fleeced y’all

[@orlo4457]

A run like no other

[@sirdiealot53]

Anyone else get an ad EXACTLY at the game ending time? KZbin algorithm chill bruh

[@nickcurran3105]

I LOVE IT!!

[@Ryzot]

Over chicken and the rest of the team deserve every ounce of joy and happiness that this historic win and that cup will bring them.

[@peytypoooo]

over chicken is my favorite wingman

[@hughjanus9557]

My wife went to school with holtby. My family sees him around lloydminster from time to time.

[@theg.o.a.t2032]

I have been a caps fan my whole life I love the caps so glad for my caps

[@violetbrown2372]

And way ro go, bu the Knights, what a first year!

[@charlieraibman7146]

watching this back, you see Kuzy make such a heads up play. Orpik broke his stick and Kuzy immediately gave him his because the defensemen needs a stick. then, he skates to the bench and grabs a new stick so quickly that I never noticed, despite watching this video probably 500 times.

[@geocooley7282]

Still watch this over and over. And the selfless Captain wasn’t even on the ice for the final horn.