Top 10 Washington Capitals Plays from 2018 Stanley Cup Run

One final look-back at the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup run that gave Alexander Ovechkin his first Championship ring.
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[@hannahstevenson27]

Kuzi’s series winner against Penguins was probably the biggest goal of the cup run imo.

[@natekeller1569]

Biggest goal in Capitals history, outside of Eller’s SCF GWG

[@Superabbani]

I will never ever forget this year as a Caps fan

[@davidcombs3617]

It was a great ride. Seeing DC fans inside and outside Cap One celebrating. That was crazy.

[@shargor]

I will not forget this year when I became a Cap fan.

[@jackfinn8130]

d00bZubElEk I totally agree the sens should of been able to keep their magical run going, luckily the caps got past them and made their run into a cup championship

[@lcasey11]

I love caps

[@Skrtich12]

Watching Ovechkin lift the Cup and seeing his emotions after all the years of playoff loss heartbreaks to finally live out another of his life's dreams. Hoisting the Stanley Cup. Just the emotion on his face is one of the greatest moments in sports history idc if your a Capitals fan or not.

[@mz5175]

Almost got tears of joy coming back seeing Ovechkin win the Cup. What a magical year

[@semperfi1042]

MZ Almost? I get something in my eyes everytime I watch Cup highlights. 🤣

[@ianwandell2316]

@@semperfi1042 same 🤣

[@itsMett8]

This will go down as the most emotional “Cup Raise” in history. You can just see the raw emotion of frustration that is being exerted from him as he finally gets to hold it #ALLCAPS

[@morgannowlen8375]

maybe someone'll comment on that. Religious experience it was for Carlson, Holtby, Backy and Ovi!

[@garettjackson1791]

I'd say Sakic handing the cup to Bourque is the greatest "Stanley Cup Moment".

[@patrickhall6627]

Iconic, in a word.

[@SoSomyxa]

The Stanley cup is the highest honor in Hockey and as a pens fans I can whole heartedly say I’m glad Ovi won the cup

[@edalder2000]

As a Caps fan, the joy still hasn't worn off. I hope that I don't become insufferable. Life can be tough so find joy when possible.

[@papaquonis]

My biggest sports experience was seeing my country winning Euro 1992 in football (or soccer if you will). We've never really been close to anything like that since then. You may become disillusioned with your team in years to come. You may even become insufferable at times. But the joy of actually winning will NEVER wear off.

[@patrickmoore7083]

I still get emotional with joy watching these clips. We waited so long for this

[@eriklakeland3857]

Don't worry about becoming insufferable mate. #1, you were there for the heartbreaks before 2018 so Cap fans' collective joy and bragging rights have been earned. #2, sports can be more fun when people hate your team. LOL

[@eriklakeland3857]

@@papaquonis Damn as an avid football supporter beginning in 2010, I was not aware Denmark won Euro 1992. In terms of a surprise it sounds similar to the incredible Greek Euro title in 2004. I was so happy for the Great Dane Eriksen, then of my beloved Tottenham Hotspur, for making it to the knockout rounds of WC 2018 in Russia.

[@papaquonis]

@@eriklakeland3857 I suggest you look at the story of Euro 1992, it's quite something. I've seen Greeks and Danes discussing who was the biggest surprise winner, and they certainly both have a strong case. But I would argue that what Denmark did then was one of the greatest upsets ever in sports - even as big as Leicester winning the Premier League. Denmark didn't even qualify to be at the event, they finished second in the qualifying group after Yugoslavia, but because of their civil war, they got kicked out of international sports by the United Nations only a month or so before Euro 1992 was to start. Denmark got their spot literally a couple of weeks before the tournament began with almost no time to prepare, and then went on to win it, beating the reigning European Champions (The Netherlands) in the semifinal and the reigning World Champions (Germany) in the final. It is undoubtedly the greatest Danish sports achievement ever - the only thing that could possibly beat it would be winning the World Cup.

[@Mynameisnumber5]

I'm not even a Capitals fan but I'm still so stoked this team won. It's great to finally see a team who had so much promise for so long that couldn't ever get it done FINALLY pull it all off. Good for these dudes!

[@morgannowlen8375]

Respect

[@alexd8123]

GOOD MORNING GOOD AFTERNOON AND GOOD NIGHT PITTSBURGH

[@morgannowlen8375]

SH*TSTURD Penguins

[@lukecrampton1225]

Alex D re watching this gives me goosebumps every time !!! Best moment ever love the commentary

[@jantlachna26]

@@morgannowlen8375 ...

[@hazankfia]

@Nomma Rillnaim Almost for me too, after that I actually did not have a modicum of doubt they'd go all the way..

[@bradbengel917]

No caps fan by any stretch but glad to see the work Ovi put in to finally pay off. That's one of the hardest working guys, if not the most, in the league.

[@morgannowlen8375]

Now that's respect... It was a Rangers fan that hugged my shoulders after we lost to them 3 years ago!

[@davidtuttle7556]

The Save should be #1

[@kevingriener7441]

David Tuttle I'd agree with you if this actually was 10 plays. But since they combined number 2 (DSP's goal) with number 4 (Eller's), I think that's a solid #1.

[@GP-bb3uw]

I’d love that name for that play so much more if Milbury wasn’t the one who coined it

[@1georgekitchen]

It was Pierre who coined it, wasn't it? But I share the same resentment for Pierre as you do for Milbury.

[@GP-bb3uw]

Yeah I think you’re right. Either or. Both garbage

[@utubehokie181]

Noah, did you even catch the conversation? GP36 is referring to the commentators as garbage not the play lol

[@kelseygehlen4957]

3:43 look at all the middle fingers to Ovi lol, Salty penguin fans!

[@semperfi1042]

Kelsey Gehlen Hate the Penguins and their salty bandwagon fans. They almost moved the Penguins, remember? Not enough support. Then the league hooked them up (The league hooked them up with Cindy Crosby, wink, wink) Never had a problem with support in DC. Lmao

[@hazardous0887]

Can you really say caps fans wouldn't do that to Crosby or does your hypocrisy not work like that?

[@TheJakeaboo]

1qaz2wsx ooh jeez ever since the penguins lost I've seen a lot people go to the knights.... hows it over there pal? Must suck seeing two teams that you hope win it lose by the same team lol

[@hazardous0887]

Jake Bradley Anecdotal... As ever ... That's all

[@morgannowlen8375]

What? What? What? I can't even hear anything from any Pens fans now that they're so distant from "things" Stanley!!!!!!!! Can you? Weird!

[@154alaska]

the documentary on this stanley cup run is going to be incredible

[@Hutch32]

I remember looking at my roommate after "The Save" by Holtby, and we ended up winning...and I went "wouldnt it be amazing, if thats the play that was the turning point for the whole series?"

[@semperfi1042]

Ryan Hutchins I thought the same. The Caps were making amazing plays. Plays that all Cup champions make or get. It was all lining up. Couldn't you start to feel that it was the year. I started to feel that way, definitely after "the save"

[@jacklandon9933]

Surprised that #10 is as low as it is, since it contains one of the best passes I have ever seen.

[@bigmak9059]

Fr and then #9 is just a shot right to the gut of holtby

[@1georgekitchen]

#9 was the collection of saves for Holtby, to get the shutout, not just the one save. The title says "top ten plays", but it's more like top 10 performances/moments.

[@DriftwoodScarecrow]

Backstrom made the pass with 2 fractures in his finger too! Amazing. Kind of surprised #10 wasn't thrown in with #1 considering they basically ranked the top 10 games as opposed to moments haha.

[@thelastdefenderofcamelot5623]

they basically pass like the Sedins. its more of a European style of hockey play.

[@drewkoslow3467]

@Big Mak- Nah, that was a ridiculous glove save.

[@jeremyhubbard2908]

#3 John Walton's call still gives me chills, listening to it at work and watching myself jump up and down

[@alexd8123]

JMoney Hubbard GOOD MORNING GOOD AFTERNOON AND GOOD NIGHT PITTSBURGH

[@ckendall67]

- On CBC the famous line after Kuznetsov's series-clinching goal was "The March of the Penguins is over" :-)

[@morgannield5996]

Same!

[@VeggieTart]

His call when they won the Cup is equally glorious.

[@morgannowlen8375]

I used to cut the TV broadcast and listen to Walton, even though it was like a minute later! I got into him riding the Metro late at night after work

[@ChrisMcKee087]

Every time I think of the Cup run I just get the chills. Kuzy and Lars forever goated.

[@360flip19]

"AWE-SOME-NESSSS"

[@morgannowlen8375]

LOCKER!

[@TheTimplatte]

Waiting to be tired of watching Ovi lift the Cup... Waiting... Waiting... Waiting... Waiting... Waiting... You might want to scroll to another comment this might take a while Waiting... Waiting... Waiting... Waiting...

[@xxxLindaYxxx]

so true!

[@semperfi1042]

Lmao. Yep. Still get something in my eye everytime I watch these videos. Never gonna get tired.... Unbelievable experience.

[@bonelessman1]

Waiting...

[@288theabe]

Still waiting...

[@morgannowlen8375]

We can wait together pal, first round on me!

[@alexpennie]

I was at the first two home loses to Columbus. After that I didn’t go to any other playoff games. You can thank me now

[@DmitryFCSM]

😂

[@jamescarlisle4023]

Holtby’s save should be number one. Kuzy’s goal should be number two.

[@VeggieTart]

I can see why the Game tying and game-winning goals in game 5 at Vegas were number one, though. It was what clinched the Cup. Holtby's save was still incredible, though, even if it was great skill in getting the stick over and a bit of luck that Tuch couldn't elevate the shot.

[@user-lr9tb2ox3r]

Полностью согласен и поддерживаю, холт номер один, кузи номер два.

[@sjchxhtriskit3025]

This gives me chills and nearly makes me cry every time I see us win

[@semperfi1042]

Sjchxh Triskit I get a lil creeper that rolls down my cheek everytime I watch these highlights. A long time coming. So many heartbreaks for 35 years of my life. Feels incredible

[@TheDCGuitar13]

The one thing sid and ovi have in common is neither would have a single cup without Russian point scoring Machines named evgeni by their side. I always knew that and goalies were the difference. Oshie, Holtby and kuzy were s godsend. Nicky and Ovie couldn’t do this alone.

[@lrba5524]

TheDCGuitar13 Sid did it with out an Evgeni... And so did Ovi technically.

[@TheDCGuitar13]

Luke Ryba who’s geno?.... whose kuzy?...

[@lrba5524]

TheDCGuitar13 actually you right Malkin is an Evgeni Kuzy ain't tho. He's an Evgeny. Or I think his birthname is actually Yevgeny but the first Y got taken off

[@TheDCGuitar13]

Luke Ryba Mannnnn.....foh...😂🤣

[@morgannowlen8375]

I just love all the 5-holes Kuzy got!

[@CalculatedRiskAK]

I was about to rage at #2 being "The Save". But it figures that the one and only moment that tops it is them winning Game 5 and the Stanley Cup.

[@gregorybaroni8163]

Calculated Risk same. Admittedly, I was angrily typing away when I realized what they did. Well played, Sportsnet. Well played.

[@killermudmonkey]

At 3:59 you can see Kunitz run into a brick wall which immediately backfires.

[@marcjames-finel9461]

That moment the caps finally beat the penguins was amazing

[@Seraph89_]

I remember this run. I almost cried when I seen Ovechkin passing the puck to his line mates. I knew he meant business now.

[@jackfinn8130]

Ovi lifting the cup makes me cry every time, it’s too good and so emotional

[@wheeljack2279]

A big round of applause for our boys in red! We finally did it!!! I still can’t get over the fact that they actually won the Stanley Cup!!!!!!

[@attrition71]

Magical, Magical Run

[@messagedeleted3526]

2021 and it still feels like yesterday

[@Wolfsangel14]

Honorable mention to Luca Sbisa for so many assists LOL

[@CalculatedRiskAK]

And Kris Letang for being the worst defenseman in the playoffs.

[@vinhvo4324]

SpiffyGonzales a turnover isnt an assist, dumbass. caps defense was excellent game 2 onwards

[@dillansnow3760]

Where was Ovi's cross rink backhand saucer to kuzy?

[@Arkasha-Kuzbass]

красивый гол Тампе

[@volcom290x]

The summer of 2018 was finally filled with tears of joy

[@semperfi1042]

Feels incredible everytime I watch. What an amazing run and it was an unbelievable experience with all the fan support. Everyone came together and watched something special. Still brings a lil tear. Remember this for the rest of my life

[@bjarczyk]

Best cup celebration ever. I'm not even a caps fan.

[@nintendo8127]

Surprised Ovechkins PP goal in game 1 vs Tampa wasn’t on here. He scored so fast off the face off that I couldn’t get a word off.

[@morgannowlen8375]

Right before the first period ended right!?

[@nintendo8127]

Yup. That one. After Tampa had a goal taken away because they had too many men.

[@josh_joseph_159]

I get goosebumps every time O-V raises that chp

[@AL-uz8xz]

What a time to be alive. This forever will go down as one of the best things in my life to watch

[@locksmithdb5987]

I've been a capitals fan for 35 years. I could watch this kind of video every day at least several times a day! I have been disappointed and heartbroken so many times! NO MORE!! THIS YEAR WAS SO SPECIAL!

[@iDropPhats]

Marylander here and I’ll never forget 2018, I’ve been waiting for that moment my entire life! Better than the ravens Super Bowl victory in 2012, the caps deserved every bit of that victory and I can proudly say I watched every game in person! I’ll never forget that win for the rest of my life, definitely a defining moment in the history of DC, what a game, what a win, what a year!!!

[@razldaz10]

Doesn't seem like much of a Top 10 when you insert multiple different plays for each countdown. You have more like 20 plays here lol. Nonetheless, still a great video and good to revisit the caps run.

[@robertwoolley5486]

I was going to make the same comment. Glad I scrolled down.

[@brianwymer7812]

10 should be higher... one of nicky's best passes ever flung the puck over 3 VGK defenders right to ovi for the one timer. hands down should be top 5

[@TheKingraven24]

Any real hockey fan knows how good Nicholas Backstrom truly is. Whenever the CAPS are on the PP I like watching how much respect they give him while he is the QB during the pp. Most of the time when anybody but Backstrom has the puck, they will pressure and try to force a mistake that leads to a turnover. Not when when he has it though cuz he will shred ur ass. Love him

[@benjaminblakemitchner8365]

I just learned that another musical hero is dead. This brought me back to a very happy moment, makes me feel better, and quite honestly I spend more time with hockey players on my mind now. A lot of it is age and a lot of it is lifestyle. In hockey you have something truly worth celebrating and I am overjoyed for Ovi and the Caps. They fought for this. They deserved the Cup win and championship season. Well done.

[@jackevans1346]

For some reason I watch this video whenever I’m on the toilet and miss hockey

[@tyranids4ever]

This will be my preferred video in the events of self quarantine.

[@mr.devil9577]

Oshies pass to Carlson? Come on man that pass was FILTHY!!!!

[@morgannowlen8375]

The tic-tac-toe back hander!!!!!!!!!

[@lktz7150]

I will never forget how it felt to stand in G Street and watch my hometown team win the Stanley Cup. This year stings, but nothing will ever change last year’s memories.

[@OviLVR8]

Almost a year later it still gives me tears of joy. They did it!

[@jacoballen4189]

Prime Ovechkin, Carlson, Backstrom and Kuznetsov on the powerplay was so fun to watch. Toss in Oshie and Wilson they were so good.

[@MrEZE36]

Holtby's save in game 2 was one of the greatest of all time. The cup was won right there.

[@Porterhouse80]

Although I’m a Wings fan I enjoyed watching Ovie, Backstrom, and the Caps win the cup almost as much as I would enjoy Detroit winning it.. Good to see a team go through so much adversity for so many years with so many doubters stick together and silence all the critics and doubters. You guys deserved this one!

[@ben_cross21]

Came back from 2-0 in Columbus series, slayed dragon and got rid of demons (pens) came back from 3-2 down to win 6 & 7 (shutouts) and best the knights four in a ow my oh my

[@dmonsef]

Still brings tears of joy to me...

[@koh9012]

goosebumps

[@locksmithdb5987]

Been a caps fan since I was 8 years old!! Around the age of 11 I started playing myself and played until 19. Now I play pick up hockey when I can.

[@whatwespinning]

this team was so special

[@gilber78]

Obviously 2 and 1 deserve their spots, but number 3 was my personal favorite "GOOD MORNING, GOOD AFTERNOON, AND GOODNIGHT PITTSBURGH!" Classic.

[@EEsYouTubeChanel]

Definitely perfect to watch two loooong weeks away from season premiere! 🦅🦅🦅

[@Joe-dh1ib]

SO WHOLESOME

[@anorman79]

this is the greatest moment of my

[@weilandalt]

best sports moment i’ve seen in all my 19 years of life.

[@staypatriot7080]

Awesome-- great video--

[@honeybunz5545]

I still watch clips from the caps playoffs every day. It is still the best. I'm 29 and am going to hold onto the only Champions I've seen for as long as I can. Probably forever. Everything about it was exciting and sooo talented. Dear lord. I have never seen true victory until this - my entire life. Our championship meant so much. Nothing like playoff Hockey. Let's go Caps.. forever!!

[@honeybunz5545]

I am a Redskins fan too... But I don't count "true victory" before I was able to pee in the potty. Let's be real.

[@thegamingkitchen8429]

Went to every round. Ill never forget it.

[@SneakyCheeseThief]

Two plus years later I still can’t get over that first pass from Backstrom with his injured hand.

[@Karelin-Nick]

Never forget it!!!

[@joshuawilliams4003]

I cry every time I go thru these... our boys tried so hard for so long. I pray we're able to hoist another cup this was absolutely magical.

[@kashshhds8824]

I mean every team will hoist a cup wym some longer then others

[@allcaps92yearsago24]

YEAHHHHH!!! LET’S GO CAPS BABYY

[@bigscorchy3239]

So awesome

[@roboparkoli7236]

One is bests moment in my life! Sorry my bad English. From Russia with love ❤️

[@ArtMonkforHallofFame]

My highlight memory of this remains the roar by Ovi when Kuzy scored the series clincher @ Pittsburgh. It was a half-second before the crowd and announcers reacted so it sounded like the only thing you could hear. Chills...

[@samshepard7225]

As a caps fan I could watch these playoffs over and over again

[@mikeg6894]

#3 was the DC sports moment of the decade, and no one can tell me otherwise

[@dylanmalley1681]

i still get chills watching ovi lift the cup

[@rhwing5095]

One of the most memorable cup runs in over a decade. With what the Caps went through, all the history, a double-OT goal away from being down 3-0 to Columbus, trailing in every single series, it just felt like they were the "protagonist" of 2017-2018.

[@shahfacekillah]

I think someone is cutting onions in the other room here

[@semperfi1042]

napalmfred Someone's been cutting onions in my house since the Caps won. It's July and I can't find the onion cutter

[@shahfacekillah]

Semper Fi big time

[@morgannowlen8375]

I was there for Pittsburgh game 5 and afterwards I went to the Portrait Gallery steps on F street and then Alan May and Locker showed up and started their post-game two steps away from me and I finally saw a reel on TV that had my face in it for a split second! TEARSTEARSTEARS GO CAPS 4 EVER from a fan that loved them 100% when they were down in years past!

[@alexd8123]

LETS GO CAPS

[@thebestofhockey8684]

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[@thebestofhockey8684]

you wanna see lot's of Caps coverage then check me out!!!!

[@vandamme7084]

I am a Blackhawks fan (from Chi -town) but it is nice to see u CAPS finally win the cup. Especially being Russian-American I am glad that Ovi, Kuzi, Orlov, Burackowski, Backstrom, Tom finally did it. The "enforcer" is my favorite player on you all team. Tom Wilson is a BEAST.

[@YellowF3V3R]

I'm watching this at work and I had to stop myself from screaming with joy at every goal, as if it were the live game! edit: and I still cant get over the sauce from backstrom

[@morgannowlen8375]

At work where I train the cognitive skills of mostly kids, every time someone does something amazing we ring a bell and announce it. So I just waited for the perfect moment. Rinnnng, The Washington Capitals Won the Stanely Cup!

[@superman6210]

Ending gave chills

[@XaviRonaldo0]

Jay Beagle and DSP were underappreciated for their role in the cup win. Letting either of them let alone both go has backfired. 3 first round exits in a row now. I know Trotz was the biggest loss but at the end of the day the players win and not the coach

[@Malici0u5Intent]

[@fseuss]

THE SAVE!!!!!!!!!

[@lentilneeds]

god I'm not even a caps fan but these guys were a delight to watch. what a team.

[@user-zd1dx5qj1l]

Ия базар жоқ жарайсыңдар!!!

[@rhythmindset6996]

As a Ranger fan I love this.

[@katyhartell7377]

The caps are my favorite team since I was a girl growing up in the dc area, so seeing 3:43 is angering but also hilarious now that we have the cup!:):)

[@loltrip2741]

this run was sick. i never cheered so hard for a team I usually don't like lol. Ovi couldn't retire without a cup, that would have just been wrong.

[@Howlingburd19]

One year ago was the best day of my life :)

[@arunalukariyawasam]

Lol @ Kessel giving up 2 empty netters

[@southtext3400]

6:38 the save

[@frankthetank819]

If anyone doesn’t understand the pass niklas backstrom made to ovi just look at the pass absolutely amazing

[@niksmo7134]

The game 6 winner against pittsburg will never not give me goosebumps

[@miguelkendolife8861]

What a playoffs!. For me the save of Holtby made the Caps champions.

[@TheCinemaDude_]

Had to come back and revisit...

[@pavelqwerty9492]

Как же всё таки прекрасно, что Овечкин закатал в асфальт Марка мать его, Андре Флори

[@jusik9121]

Лучшие из лучших

[@elcidredleg]

I cried at the end.