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.
I clearly came here to try to win the ultimate prize. It is one game that gets you to move on, but I am clearly not satisfied with that game at all.