Downtown Washington turned red Thursday afternoon and evening, as fans turned out in unprecedented numbers to watch Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals. They filled the G Street watch party between 7th and 9th Streets hours before the Washington Capitals began their quest to clinch their first Stanley Cup. Fans erupted in joy after watching the Capitals win their very first Stanley Cup outside the Capital One Arena. All that was missing was the Stanley Cup, and the District was assured it was on the way. This crowd came to see @Capitals win the Stanley Cup for the FIRST time.

Source: Washington Post June 08, 2018 00:39 UTC