Social media lights up as Capitals win Stanley Cup for first time

Former players, opponents and fans can't say enough about champs

By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

June 08, 2018

It took over four decades, but the wait is finally over. The Washington Capitals are the 2018 Stanley Cup Champions.

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And while reaction on social media came pouring in from other players, teams and some famous fans, even the Capitals official account couldn't believe it at first.

IS THIS REAL LIFE!? #ALLCAPS #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/HXqlWXo1b8
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 8, 2018

Former Capitals shared in the victory that was 43 seasons in the making.

YEESSSSSSSS! WE DID IT, WOOOOOO. YOU DESERVE THIS DC! #StanleyCupchampions!
— . (@OlieKolzig37) June 8, 2018

Congrats to the players, coaches, trainers, owners, and the best fans in the @NHL. WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!! pic.twitter.com/0vzLRfBF9O
— Peter Bondra (@PeterBondra12) June 8, 2018

Plenty of current NHL players also weighed in on the team's first Cup in franchise history, with a small sample represented here.

And a huge congrats to the @Capitals on winning the Cup, well deserved after so much playoff adversity over the years
— Matt Duchene (@Matt9Duchene) June 8, 2018

Congrats to Ovi and the Capitals. So well deserved. Ovi was a beast all playoffs and has been his whole career! What a year for the Golden Knights, such an unbelievable ride. #StanleyCup
— Sam Gagner (@89SGagner) June 8, 2018

Congrats to the @Capitals on a great playoff. @ovi8 did it! I always like watching the guys speak when they are emotional after the game and @TJOshie77 speaking about his father was the best I’ve seen.
— Ryan Miller (@RyanMiller3039) June 8, 2018

And, of course, sports teams from Washington D.C. showed some pride.

STANLEY. CUP. CHAMPS.

Congrats, @Capitals!!!#OnePursuit // #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/pTarZAXW8m
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) June 8, 2018

THIS HAPPENED! STANLEY CUP CHAMPS!!

CONGRATS, @Capitals!!!#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/Cc315pk4DQ
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) June 8, 2018

STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS.

LET’S GO, @Capitals!!!!!!!!!! #ALLCAPS #DCFamily pic.twitter.com/tJQM6zmce3
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) June 8, 2018

Wonder Woman also couldn't help but marvel at the Capitals accomplishment.

WE WIN THE STANLEY CUP!!! @Capitals did it!!!! #ALLCAPS
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) June 8, 2018

Rap stars Wale, a Capitals fan, and Lil Wayne, who counts Alex Ovechkin among his friends, shared congratulations.

Kongratz to my slime Alex and the Caps!!!!!!!!!!
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) June 8, 2018

#ALLCAPS trophy
— Wale (@Wale) June 8, 2018

Despite being a Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Nationals all-star Bryce Harper showed no hard feelings for Braden Holtby and his squad.

Congrats not only to the @Capitals and the players, but to the whole City of DC. What a year, what a series, and so well deserved! The Cup is coming to town! @Holts170 you are an absolute stud!🔥 #DMV
— Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) June 8, 2018

The Golden Knights, who completed an amazing inaugural season, also tweeted a hat tip.

Congratulations @Capitals 🤝
— 🏆 - Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 8, 2018

Social media lights up as Capitals win Stanley Cup for first time

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