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PHOTOS: Caps fans celebrate in epic fashion

June 8, 2018, 10:40 AM

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.
John Walton, the voice of the Washington Capitals with the final call on Capitals Radio. (蜜桃视频app/Ben Raby)
An immense crowd gathers outside Capital One Arena during Thursday's game on June 7. (NBC Washington)
An immense crowd gathers outside Capital One Arena during Thursday’s game on June 7. (NBC Washington)
NBC Washington
Fans gather outside Capital One Arena at a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Fans gather outside Capital One Arena at a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Photo/Nick Wass
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday's game. (蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine)
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday’s game. (蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine)
蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday's game near the Gallery Place Metro station. (蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine)
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday’s game. (蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine)
蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday's game. (蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine)
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday’s game. (蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine)
蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday's game. (蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine)
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday’s game. (蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine)
蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine
Fans at a viewing party react to a goal by Washington Capitals' Jakub Vrana during Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Fans at a viewing party react to a goal by Washington Capitals’ Jakub Vrana during Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Photo/Nick Wass
Fans attend a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Fans attend a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Photo/Nick Wass
Fans react at a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Fans react at a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Photo/Nick Wass
Fans cheer on the Caps. (Courtesy Kelly Thompson)
Fans cheer on the Caps. (Courtesy Kelly Thompson)
Courtesy Kelly Thompson
From the comfort of their home, two 蜜桃视频app listeners join in on the Caps' team photo. (Courtesy 蜜桃视频app Listeners)
From the comfort of their home, two 蜜桃视频app listeners join in on the Caps’ team photo. (Courtesy 蜜桃视频app Listeners)
Courtesy 蜜桃视频app Listeners
A 蜜桃视频app listener rocks a cap of the 2018 Stanley Cup champs. (Courtesy Tee Storm)
A 蜜桃视频app listener rocks a cap of the 2018 Stanley Cup champs. (Courtesy Tee Storm)
Courtesy Tee Storm
A 蜜桃视频app listener said, "Can you say Stanley Cup? The Rucker Tobechi Family loves #83/ JayBeagle! ROCK THE RED!!! GO CAPS!" (Courtesy 蜜桃视频app Listener)
A 蜜桃视频app listener said, “Can you say Stanley Cup? The Rucker Tobechi Family loves #83/ JayBeagle! ROCK THE RED!!! GO CAPS!” (Courtesy 蜜桃视频app Listener)
Courtesy 蜜桃视频app Listener
Tiffany Diehl and Jason Crown watched the Caps win the Stanley Cup from Las Vegas. (Courtesy Tiffany Diehl)
Tiffany Diehl and Jason Crown watched the Caps win the Stanley Cup from Las Vegas. (Courtesy Tiffany Diehl)
Courtesy Tiffany Diehl
Fans attend a watch party at Leonardtown Cigars in Leonardtown, Maryland. (Courtesy Jacki Wobser)
Fans attend a watch party at Leonardtown Cigars in Leonardtown, Maryland. (Courtesy Jacki Wobser)
Courtesy Jacki Wobser
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 07: Washington Capitals pack 7th street outside the Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 07: Washington Capitals pack 7th street outside the Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 07: A Washington Capitals fan holds a "Lets Go Caps" sign during the fan watch party at Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 07: A Washington Capitals fan holds a “Lets Go Caps” sign during the fan watch party at Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 07: A Washington Capitals fans cheer during the fan watch party at Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 07: A Washington Capitals fans cheer during the fan watch party at Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 07: Washington Capitals pack 7th street outside the Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 07: Washington Capitals pack 7th street outside the Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images
A sea of people watch the outdoor screen at The Bullpen near Nationals Park. (蜜桃视频app/Dan Friedell)
A sea of people watch the outdoor screen at The Bullpen near Nationals Park. (蜜桃视频app/Dan Friedell)
蜜桃视频app/Dan Friedell
Inside Capital One Arena, looking out on the crowd-filled streets. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
Inside Capital One Arena, looking out on the crowd-filled streets. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank
This is what dedication looks like. Photo was taken well before 7 p.m. (蜜桃视频app/Michelle Basch)
This is what dedication looks like. Photo was taken well before 7 p.m. (蜜桃视频app/Michelle Basch)
蜜桃视频app/Michelle Basch
Some 90 minutes before the puck drops, the crowd was already sizable outside Capital One Arena Thursday evening. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
Some 90 minutes before the puck drops, the crowd was already sizable outside Capital One Arena Thursday evening. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank
The view from the Capital One press box around 6 p.m. Thursday (蜜桃视频app/Michelle Basch)
The view from the Capital One press box around 6 p.m. Thursday (蜜桃视频app/Michelle Basch)
蜜桃视频app/Michelle Basch
Meanwhile in Vegas, the fans who traveled are ready as well. (蜜桃视频app/Caitlin O'Connor)
Meanwhile in Vegas, the fans who traveled were ready as well. (蜜桃视频app/Caitlin O’Connor)
蜜桃视频app/Caitlin O’Connor
These 25-year season ticket holders made the trek to Vegas. (蜜桃视频app/Caitlin O'Connor)
These 25-year season ticket holders made the trek to Vegas. (蜜桃视频app/Caitlin O’Connor)
蜜桃视频app/Caitlin O’Connor
Chad Schrock awaits Game 5. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
Chad Schrock awaits Game 5. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
蜜桃视频app/Kristi King
At least one trash can near Capital One Arena was at capacity hours before game time. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
At least one trash can near Capital One Arena was at capacity hours before game time. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
蜜桃视频app/Kristi King
Here's looking at you, D.C. Suzanna Canton of Bethesda rocks all the colors. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
Here’s looking at you, D.C.: Suzanna Canton of Bethesda rocks all the colors. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
蜜桃视频app/Kristi King
The view of Seventh and G streets from the 400 level of Capital One Arena. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
The view of Seventh and G streets from the 400 level of Capital One Arena. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank
The fans hold up a facsimile. They want the real thing. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
Caps fans outside Capital One Arena hold up a facsimile. They want the real thing. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
蜜桃视频app/Kristi King
Fans line up outside a Chinatown bar Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy Cody House)
Fans line up outside a Chinatown bar Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy Cody House)
Courtesy Cody House
Fans line up outside a Chinatown bar Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy Cody House)
Fans line up outside a Chinatown bar Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy Cody House)
Courtesy Cody House
A good-size crowd was already inside Capital One Arena during the Mystics game, in anticipation of a Game 5 Caps watch party. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
A good-size crowd was already inside Capital One Arena during the Mystics game, in anticipation of a Game 5 Caps watch party Thursday night. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank
This rally towel available outside Capital One Arena observes all corners of "the DMV." (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
This rally towel available outside Capital One Arena observes all corners of “the DMV.” (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
蜜桃视频app/Kristi King
Rocking the red playoff beard (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
Rocking the red playoff beard (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
蜜桃视频app/Kristi King
With Game 5 hours away, Caps fans had their game faces on outside Capital One Arena. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
With Game 5 hours away, Caps fans had their game faces on outside Capital One Arena. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
蜜桃视频app/Kristi King
The Liang family wait for the puck to drop outside Capital One Arena on Thursday. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
The Liang family waits for the puck to drop outside Capital One Arena on Thursday. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
蜜桃视频app/Kristi King
The early birds watch the Mystics game before the Caps game comes on. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
The early birds watch the Mystics game before the Caps game comes on. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
蜜桃视频app/Kristi King
The early birds watch the Mystics game before the Caps game comes on. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
The early birds watch the Mystics game before the Caps game comes on. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
蜜桃视频app/Kristi King
Early birds stake out a good seat before Game 5 Thursday afternoon. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
Early birds stake out a good seat before Game 5 Thursday afternoon. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
蜜桃视频app/Kristi King
Fans were already setting up on the steps of the National Portrait Gallery Thursday afternoon. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
Fans were already setting up on the steps of the National Portrait Gallery Thursday afternoon. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank
The Mystics showed up for their own game in uniform. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
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An immense crowd gathers outside Capital One Arena during Thursday's game on June 7. (NBC Washington)
Fans gather outside Capital One Arena at a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday's game. (蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine)
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday's game near the Gallery Place Metro station. (蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine)
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday's game. (蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine)
Crowds went wild in celebration after Thursday's game. (蜜桃视频app/Dave Dildine)
Fans at a viewing party react to a goal by Washington Capitals' Jakub Vrana during Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Fans attend a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Fans react at a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Fans cheer on the Caps. (Courtesy Kelly Thompson)
From the comfort of their home, two 蜜桃视频app listeners join in on the Caps' team photo. (Courtesy 蜜桃视频app Listeners)
A 蜜桃视频app listener rocks a cap of the 2018 Stanley Cup champs. (Courtesy Tee Storm)
A 蜜桃视频app listener said, "Can you say Stanley Cup? The Rucker Tobechi Family loves #83/ JayBeagle! ROCK THE RED!!! GO CAPS!" (Courtesy 蜜桃视频app Listener)
Tiffany Diehl and Jason Crown watched the Caps win the Stanley Cup from Las Vegas. (Courtesy Tiffany Diehl)
Fans attend a watch party at Leonardtown Cigars in Leonardtown, Maryland. (Courtesy Jacki Wobser)
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 07: Washington Capitals pack 7th street outside the Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 07: A Washington Capitals fan holds a "Lets Go Caps" sign during the fan watch party at Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 07: A Washington Capitals fans cheer during the fan watch party at Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 07: Washington Capitals pack 7th street outside the Capitol One Area on June 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals head into Game 5 tonight against the Las Vegas Golden Knights with a 3-1 series lead. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
A sea of people watch the outdoor screen at The Bullpen near Nationals Park. (蜜桃视频app/Dan Friedell)
Inside Capital One Arena, looking out on the crowd-filled streets. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
This is what dedication looks like. Photo was taken well before 7 p.m. (蜜桃视频app/Michelle Basch)
Some 90 minutes before the puck drops, the crowd was already sizable outside Capital One Arena Thursday evening. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
The view from the Capital One press box around 6 p.m. Thursday (蜜桃视频app/Michelle Basch)
Meanwhile in Vegas, the fans who traveled are ready as well. (蜜桃视频app/Caitlin O'Connor)
These 25-year season ticket holders made the trek to Vegas. (蜜桃视频app/Caitlin O'Connor)
Chad Schrock awaits Game 5. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
At least one trash can near Capital One Arena was at capacity hours before game time. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
Here's looking at you, D.C. Suzanna Canton of Bethesda rocks all the colors. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
The view of Seventh and G streets from the 400 level of Capital One Arena. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
The fans hold up a facsimile. They want the real thing. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
Fans line up outside a Chinatown bar Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy Cody House)
Fans line up outside a Chinatown bar Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy Cody House)
A good-size crowd was already inside Capital One Arena during the Mystics game, in anticipation of a Game 5 Caps watch party. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)
This rally towel available outside Capital One Arena observes all corners of "the DMV." (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
Rocking the red playoff beard (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
With Game 5 hours away, Caps fans had their game faces on outside Capital One Arena. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
The Liang family wait for the puck to drop outside Capital One Arena on Thursday. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
The early birds watch the Mystics game before the Caps game comes on. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
The early birds watch the Mystics game before the Caps game comes on. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
Early birds stake out a good seat before Game 5 Thursday afternoon. (蜜桃视频app/Kristi King)
Fans were already setting up on the steps of the National Portrait Gallery Thursday afternoon. (蜜桃视频app/Noah Frank)

WASHINGTON 鈥斅燜ans went wild as the Washington Capitals made history and captured the Stanley Cup for the first time ever.

Inside Capital One Area, they screamed. They waved rally towels. They hugged strangers.

蜜桃视频app’s Michelle Basch was there at聽the watch party.

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蜜桃视频app's Michelle Basch talks with excited fans.

Inside the arena, fans sang “We Are the Champions.”

Outside the arena at the All Caps Watch Party, fans cried. They danced in the streets. 蜜桃视频app’s Kristi King was there.

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蜜桃视频app's Kristi King captures the emotion on the street.

Some of those folks stayed out all night on the District’s streets.

蜜桃视频app’s John Domen catches up with fans after the street-sweepers wrapped up Friday morning.

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蜜桃视频app's John Domen on the morning after the win.

Fans are not hesitating to scoop up Stanley Cup gear early Friday.

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蜜桃视频app's Neal Augenstein is at Modell's in Bethesda.

And the聽party-planning has started to celebrate the win.

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蜜桃视频app's Nick Iannelli reports a victory parade is planned.

NBC Washington’s Jackie Bensen took to the energetic D.C. streets following Game 5.

The Capitals are scheduled to arrive at Dulles International Airport Friday afternoon.

Watch the Stanley Cup champions celebrating their victory.

Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Kevin Donahue already has an excused late slip written up for the fans who stayed up all night celebrating the big win and who may be a bit late to work Friday morning.

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