"The Caps took a huge step in the spring of 2018 when they finally bested their longtime rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins, in the second round of the playoffs and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 20 years. They were only halfway through their journey, though, and a very tough Tampa team awaited them in the ECF."
"What followed was a tremendously entertaining series, with both teams exchanging punches - the Caps took a 2-0 lead on the road only to see the Bolts snag two in their building, Tampa took a 3-2 lead only to have the Caps storm back in one of their best games of the playoffs in Game 6."
"That eventual game-winner instantly silenced the Tampa crowd and set the tone for a Caps' win to take them into that long-awaited Stanley Cup Final."
The Washington Capitals reached the Eastern Conference Finals in 2018 after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round. The Capitals then faced a strong Tampa Bay Lightning squad in a closely contested series that featured momentum swings and high drama. The series saw the teams exchange leads, with Tampa rallying and the Capitals answering, including a pivotal Game 6 comeback. Game 7 opened with the Capitals' captain scoring just over a minute into the first period. That early goal became the game-winner, quieted the Tampa crowd, and set the tone for Washington's victory and advancement to the Stanley Cup Final.
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