when was the last time the caps won the stanly cup
2018
title: 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs text: 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs The 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs was the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL). The playoffs began on April 11, 2018, after the 2017–18 regular season ended, and concluded on June 7, 2018, with the Washington Capitals winning their first Stanley Cup in franchise history defeating the Vegas Golden Knights four games to one in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Nashville Predators made the playoffs as the Presidents' Trophy winners with the most points (i.e. best record) during the regular season. The Pittsburgh Penguins increased their post-season appearance streak to twelve seasons, the current longest title: 2017–18 Washington Capitals season text: the first time in franchise history, to earn their first trip to the Stanley Cup Finals since 1998, when they were swept by the Detroit Red Wings. The Capitals faced the first-year Vegas Golden Knights and defeated them in five games to earn the organization's first ever Stanley Cup, while becoming the 100th Stanley Cup champion since 1914. Alexander Ovechkin was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs. The Capitals' preseason schedule was released on June 7, 2017. The team released its regular season schedule on June 22, 2017. The Capitals endured hardships during their first title: 2018 Stanley Cup Finals text: 2018 Stanley Cup Finals The 2018 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2017–18 season, and the culmination of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. The Eastern Conference champion Washington Capitals defeated the Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights four games to one to win their first championship in their 44th season. The Vegas Golden Knights made the Finals in their first season, while this was the second Finals appearance for the Capitals. This was the first Finals series since 2007 where neither team had previously won the Stanley Cup and the third consecutive year title: Sports in Washington, D.C. text: to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 20 years. Led by Alexander Ovechkin, the Capitals continued this story by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games to claim the title as Eastern Conference champions for the 2017-18 NHL season and the second title in franchise history. Then on June 7, 2018 the Capitals beat the Vegas Golden Knights in five games to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. In addition to their two Eastern Conference Championships, the Capitals have won three Presidents' Trophies and claimed 11 division titles. The team won four straight division title: 2017–18 Washington Capitals season text: 2017–18 Washington Capitals season The 2017–18 Washington Capitals season was the 44th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 11, 1974. They played their home games at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. They were led by head coach Barry Trotz in his fourth season as coach of the Capitals. The Capitals won their first Stanley Cup in organization history, defeating the inaugural-season Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Finals. The team finished the regular season with 105 points, winning the Metropolitan Division for the third year in a row. In the Stanley Cup