@@artursfilipovs1722 This goal here was the biggest goal in franchise history hands down imo. Once they got through Pittsburgh I knew it was over. They were destined to win it all. I would put obviously Eller's goal 2nd and Smith-Pelly's goal to tie it just before that in game 5 at 3rd. That early goal in game 7 was huge though, for sure.
@@artursfilipovs1722 Yes, believe me I totally remember that. This is only my perspective but I never had any doubt they were going to get through Tampa. You'd have to ask my friends on that. But yeah if I had had any doubt I guess, the Ovi goal was big. But still nowhere near as big as the goal that FINALLY got them through Pittsburgh.
I've rooted for my Caps since I was 10 years old in 1974. This entire sequence, the Mike Emrick call, the total on air silence from Milbury and McGuire - this will bring tears of joy to me for the rest of my life. Like it did as I watched it just now.
Ahh, popped up in my recommended, and it's heartbreaking for me as a Pens fan, but after it happened, I knew that this team was winning it all. And I'm glad, because I love hockey. Ovi lifting the Cup was more emotional to me than the Joe Sakic to Ray Bourque and they damn well earned it convincingly.
Looking back years later, as a die-hard Pittsburgh Penguins fan, I'm glad it was you guys who dethroned us, if it was going to happen. Not only that, I have a ton of respect for the fact that you kept it going all the way to raising the Stanley Cup after beating us. Alex Ovechkin is quite honestly too damn good to have never raised one in his career. When this goal happened, first it was shock, followed by a little bit of sadness, followed by "go get 'em, Caps." Which they did in 2018. Rivalry aside, I have a ton of respect for your team and fanbase. We should all be blessed to have watched the amazing careers of both Crosby and Ovechkin.
This goal brings back so many emotions from the Caps cup run and this one will definitely be the most special to me. This will never get old and I will never forget it as long as I live. #ALLCAPS
Pens fan here. You guys were so due to beat us. Even though I'm a Pens fan, was glad to see Ovi win a Cup that year. He's a class act and deserved to win one. Even though Pens and Caps are on opposing teams in a fierce rivalry, Pens and Caps fans can agree on the fact that Caps-Pens is the best rivalry in the NHL.
@@hazardbros2841 some pens fans are actually classy you know? Just cause he said he deserved one and called him a class act doesn't mean he isn't. Not all penguin fans are selfish and arrogant. Both teams have been blessed to see their generational talents dominate the nhl for as long as they have
This goal brought tears to my eyes hearing ovechkin scream so loud in that noisy arena knowing they’re about to see a round 3 for the first time in decades. So good!
Pens fan here. So where was this so-called "lack of class" from our fans? I'd say we were pretty respectful, and overall extremely thankful for the efforts from our guys bringing us two Stanley Cups back to back. Most of us even wished Washington well after this. We aren't our counterparts in Philadelphia.
As a Caps fan, I didn't hear anything saying that Pens fans weren't classy after the game. Most Pens fans I encountered were very respectful to the Caps and wished them well in the playoffs.
I love watching him get burned all over the ice. Crosby finally grew up and learned to win and lose with class in recent years, but Letang is still the same whiny punk he always was. On top of all that, even if Murray HAD made the save, he'd be facing a penalty shot because idiot Letang threw his stick.
True, great pass for sure, but the middle was open because Letang went high and wide trying to force offense. Always give up the outside rather than the middle.
2:40 - Ovi's reaction.What a RELEIF!You may imagine the mountain weight just come crushing down from his shoulders.So much expectations and so much failure...until now.An epic story ot the Great8.
TBH, Congrats to the 'caps man, the way the played in that series was amazing!! Holtby did well, Ovi was great, and Kuznetsov.. WOW!! nice work ending Pittsburgh's season. -Patsfan28
I love how these guys got the win I want to see more championships from the caps before ovi retires and his teammates they always have a awesome team every year I know they can do it again just have faith caps fans I love how they have fun with the game kuzy and ovi always make me laugh with the fun they all have together
Game 4 of Columbus for me...the whole playoffs after that I was very zen for some reason...until 2 minutes left in Game 5 and I started to have difficulty breathing
Nice OT goal , Finally the curse has been broken and well done caps , glad to see you guys move on to the next round , Ovi looks so happy :) now onto the conference finals vs Tampa .. best of luck Capitals ....go Caps !!
So so so happy, that pass from Ovie for the break away gave me the same feeling that I had when Tua let that pass fly to a wide open Smith to win Bama the NCG. I just knew it was game.
Destiny begins at :06 when Kuzy pokes the puck away. His efforts on defense lead to offense and he gets the game/series winner. Defense leads to offense!
The Capitals advance to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 1998 when they went to the Stanley Cup Final. The Penguins' first playoff series loss since the 2015 NHL Eastern Conference 1st Round against the New York Rangers.
As a Bruins fan who was in a pissed off mood for 24 hours after losing to Tampa, this put me in a good mood. Loved watch Ovi and the boys stick it to the Pens.
Contrary to what you Caps fans believe, we do have class in Pittsburgh. We're not our counterparts in Philadelphia. After you guys beat us, I was pulling for Washington hardcore to win it all. Hey, if you're going to beat the best, it's only fitting you go on to be the best. And you did. Respect.
He coached a hell of a series with a bunch of key guys out of the lineup. Scratches and depth guys stepped up in a big way. Tampa may be the team with the better players but better players usually lose to the right players. Let's go Caps.
*The* most important goal in Capitals history.
ProDucktions for sure !!!! I
Up there with Ovechkins goal vs Tampa in game 7
@@artursfilipovs1722 This goal here was the biggest goal in franchise history hands down imo. Once they got through Pittsburgh I knew it was over. They were destined to win it all. I would put obviously Eller's goal 2nd and Smith-Pelly's goal to tie it just before that in game 5 at 3rd. That early goal in game 7 was huge though, for sure.
@@jasonkennedy3666 but i just think it was a game 7 away at tampa and ovechkin just fires that bomb in the first minute, complete momentum shift
@@artursfilipovs1722 Yes, believe me I totally remember that. This is only my perspective but I never had any doubt they were going to get through Tampa. You'd have to ask my friends on that. But yeah if I had had any doubt I guess, the Ovi goal was big. But still nowhere near as big as the goal that FINALLY got them through Pittsburgh.
That Ovi yelling celebration before anyone reacts to the goal
Pieshka Coltic I have chills. That’s 13 years of watching Sid do better than him breaking open and flowing out. Pure excitement and passion.
Ovechkin has had some awesome intensity these playoffs.
Jinglebells Jinglebells Bayern all the way Chills. Still. 3 months later.
I love that
Pieshka still gives me goosebumps
I've watched this play at least 30 times and it still doesn't get old.
WOW
I watched it 30 times THAT NIGHT
I'm watching it 3 years later... 😂🤣
30 times, that's cute
I screamed so loud that i'm almost 100% sure I woke up all my neighbors. Worth it.
I pissed my mom off that night
Who care its hockey if I wanted to be quite I would have watched curling
all my neighbors were watching and screaming with me, lol
I've rooted for my Caps since I was 10 years old in 1974. This entire sequence, the Mike Emrick call, the total on air silence from Milbury and McGuire - this will bring tears of joy to me for the rest of my life. Like it did as I watched it just now.
Watching now in 2023 and the same emotions are evoked now as they were then
Ahh, popped up in my recommended, and it's heartbreaking for me as a Pens fan, but after it happened, I knew that this team was winning it all. And I'm glad, because I love hockey. Ovi lifting the Cup was more emotional to me than the Joe Sakic to Ray Bourque and they damn well earned it convincingly.
THANK GOD!
Sharks fan here. Happy for the Caps; they FINALLY got past the Pens
Same here. I hope Ovechkin gets his first Cup
Thx, man. All of us caps fans appreciate it.
I cheered for the Sharks 2 years ago (and was disappointed they didn't win) and I'm cheering for the Capitals as well.
go sharks
Thanks dude, I'm a caps fan really respect u
Glorious! We won't give in. Let's go CAPS!
bluefurr *Bobby Roode pose*
I can’t stop watching this probably seen it over 500 times, I love this team and I’m ecstatic right now as a caps fan #stanleycupchamps
Easily a top 5 moment in the history of hockey.
2:40 says it all
как камень с души упал
micah lamarche
yes
Кузя молодчик !!!
With russian troops))
Kaprizov in Washimgton will be GOOD
They need for IICHF and Olimpic)))
our KHL is dying because of u guys hehe:) anyways, i'm so happy to see such a strong championship existing nowadays
Да , Кузя поставил точку с пингвинами , с этого момента начался поход за кубком
Looking back years later, as a die-hard Pittsburgh Penguins fan, I'm glad it was you guys who dethroned us, if it was going to happen. Not only that, I have a ton of respect for the fact that you kept it going all the way to raising the Stanley Cup after beating us. Alex Ovechkin is quite honestly too damn good to have never raised one in his career.
When this goal happened, first it was shock, followed by a little bit of sadness, followed by "go get 'em, Caps." Which they did in 2018.
Rivalry aside, I have a ton of respect for your team and fanbase. We should all be blessed to have watched the amazing careers of both Crosby and Ovechkin.
This goal brings back so many emotions from the Caps cup run and this one will definitely be the most special to me. This will never get old and I will never forget it as long as I live. #ALLCAPS
Pens fan here. You guys were so due to beat us. Even though I'm a Pens fan, was glad to see Ovi win a Cup that year. He's a class act and deserved to win one. Even though Pens and Caps are on opposing teams in a fierce rivalry, Pens and Caps fans can agree on the fact that Caps-Pens is the best rivalry in the NHL.
you are not a pens fan
@@hazardbros2841 some pens fans are actually classy you know? Just cause he said he deserved one and called him a class act doesn't mean he isn't. Not all penguin fans are selfish and arrogant. Both teams have been blessed to see their generational talents dominate the nhl for as long as they have
Capa fan here...congrats guys on your victory rooting for you
Этот момент можно смотреть бесконечно. Огонь, вода и как Кузя тащит Кэпиталс через Питсбург.
it was a good goal but nowhere near as satisfying as watching russian tank turrets and crew parts flying hundreds of feet in the air.
@@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883 keep watching what you want but stay away from hockey.
@@gijanegijane3144 that guy is retarded don’t listen
Never gets old.
I will never forget this historic moment. Congrats to the caps and their faithful fans.
WE'VE SLAYED THE DRAGON!!!!! WAY TO GO CAPS!!!!!
Jen Mareck single or no?
Jen Mareck 👍👍👍👍👍
Какой шикарный пас отдал Овечкин, на Кузнецова? Просто шикарно!
Шикарный пас был Овечкину! Заметили кто отдал?
@@Андрейдемидов-о7ь Я думаю нет .
after win over pens it feels like capitals won the cup
lmao this didnt age well
Tampa is strong
At least they won one lol
I can look at it forever !!!! from Russia with love !!!
Over 5 years later… still gives me chills and gets me pumped up! Feels like this was yesterday!!!
Best of luck moving forward, Kuzi! You will always have a special place in the hearts of Caps fans for scoring this goal.
This goal brought tears to my eyes hearing ovechkin scream so loud in that noisy arena knowing they’re about to see a round 3 for the first time in decades. So good!
This highlight will never get old
The most important and awesome 5 hole in Capitals history. Ever!
Pens fan here. So where was this so-called "lack of class" from our fans? I'd say we were pretty respectful, and overall extremely thankful for the efforts from our guys bringing us two Stanley Cups back to back. Most of us even wished Washington well after this.
We aren't our counterparts in Philadelphia.
As a Caps fan, I didn't hear anything saying that Pens fans weren't classy after the game. Most Pens fans I encountered were very respectful to the Caps and wished them well in the playoffs.
I think there is a camera angle where there is a few guys flipping the bird, but hey the Pens were going for a 3 peat so I’ll cut them some slack.
most penguin fans are pretty classless whining ab being robbed of a three peat but some penguin fans do have standards for sure
Letang blows it for the 3rd time this series
I love watching him get burned all over the ice. Crosby finally grew up and learned to win and lose with class in recent years, but Letang is still the same whiny punk he always was. On top of all that, even if Murray HAD made the save, he'd be facing a penalty shot because idiot Letang threw his stick.
Wasn’t his fault. Made a great pass
True, great pass for sure, but the middle was open because Letang went high and wide trying to force offense. Always give up the outside rather than the middle.
Letang kinda screwed up like Gardiner.
Just as his wife with him! XDDDD
20 years of anguish are over. No team from Washington had made it to the 'semifinals' in any sport during that span.
an evgeny always got in ovys way..its fitting one on his team got him past malkins team...fuck crosby....
2:40 - Ovi's reaction.What a RELEIF!You may imagine the mountain weight just come crushing down from his shoulders.So much expectations and so much failure...until now.An epic story ot the Great8.
Кузя Красава!!!
2 years ago today... might go as one of the best moments in caps history right after Ovi lifting his first cup 🥺
The Greatest Goal in the history of the Captials
Now that's what I call "Russian interference"!
Keep it up guys, we have the long way to go!
The bird wing flap is the best celly I have seen
Still gives me chills in 2024. Great memories!
Barry Trotz, what a genius. I miss him very much.
NBC crew was DEVASTATED
*PENBC
The fact that they took down the Penguins on the way to the Stanley Cup made that 2018 title run much sweeter and more satisfying.
Still just as emotional 2 years later.
0:12 You can hear Ovechkin's voice yelling all the way up in the announcer booth lol
Самый запоминающийся матч 💥👍👏🖐
I love that eagle bird thingy he does when he scores lol. Go caps :D
TBH, Congrats to the 'caps man, the way the played in that series was amazing!! Holtby did well, Ovi was great, and Kuznetsov.. WOW!! nice work ending Pittsburgh's season. -Patsfan28
I love how these guys got the win I want to see more championships from the caps before ovi retires and his teammates they always have a awesome team every year I know they can do it again just have faith caps fans I love how they have fun with the game kuzy and ovi always make me laugh with the fun they all have together
Кузя, летай почаще в плей-офф.)
Кузнецов лучший (Kuznetsov is the best)
Приятно за наших. Красавы.
Farewell kuzy, one of the most significant moments in the team history
Hey Pens fans dont forget to tune in tomorrow night to watch OV lift his first Cup! As if you've got anything better to do!
Good morning, good afternoon, and GOODNIGHT, Pittsburgh!
I was louder about this victory than I was about the Caps actually winning the Cup.
Thats sad
@@scottsmith6873 you’re sad mr no face generic name
damn, already missed the Caps.. though never get tired of seeing this
This was when I knew... We were going all the way
Game 4 of Columbus for me...the whole playoffs after that I was very zen for some reason...until 2 minutes left in Game 5 and I started to have difficulty breathing
I think I'm going to have this goal playing on loop at work today. So proud of my Caps!
Nice OT goal , Finally the curse has been broken and well done caps , glad to see you guys move on to the next round , Ovi looks so happy :) now onto the conference finals vs Tampa .. best of luck Capitals ....go Caps !!
that celebration though
Greatest moment in life
I like how I got a Gatorade commercial with SIDNEY CROSBY in it.
8 months later, this still doesn't get old!!!!
Кузя молодец!
Hahahaha hearing Doc Emerick sound so upset when his beloved Crosby couldn't win was awesome. lets go caps!
I think he was just out of breath or something. It’s Pierre who luvs the Penguins. It’s always been the joke that he luvs Crosby. Lol
Жека настоящий победитель, следующий конс твой Жека!!! Удачи тебе брат, целую обнимаю!!!
who is zheka?
is that kuznetsov in russian?
@@benh1026 ес авкос
So so so happy, that pass from Ovie for the break away gave me the same feeling that I had when Tua let that pass fly to a wide open Smith to win Bama the NCG. I just knew it was game.
GOD STILL MAKES MIRACLES HAPPEN! Go Caps in the ECF (from a Sens fan)!
In some ways, this was a greater challenge for the Caps than winning the Cup.
This is when Pens were at their peak.
Ну наконец то!!!
I just wish I had 2 more hours of crowd reaction footage.
Destiny begins at :06 when Kuzy pokes the puck away. His efforts on defense lead to offense and he gets the game/series winner. Defense leads to offense!
Ovechkin's reaction is priceless. Looks to the sky and let's out that big sigh of relief.
KUZYA BEST!!!!
..is the best.. Speaks russian, bro..
When u slay the giant .its nice to do it in their house.crosby was the one who turnover the puck that started the break. How sweet.
LETS GO BOYS!!!!!! CAPS CAPS CAPS
Celebrating in front of the yinzers has never felt so good.
The Capitals advance to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 1998 when they went to the Stanley Cup Final. The Penguins' first playoff series loss since the 2015 NHL Eastern Conference 1st Round against the New York Rangers.
Finally broke the curse of the pens. I lost 99% of my hair watching this series.
and Crosby turned the puck over that led to the goal. its great.
This is the greatest video in the history of my life...it's not close
Kuzy had a conn smythe worthy performance, I wish he was always this filthy he was playing with so much confidence all playoffs
что ни говори. а Кузя с Ови зарешали в том ПО
кузя красавчик в том сезоне был,тащил вашиков к кубку
I broke my tv with joy after this goal
As a Bruins fan who was in a pissed off mood for 24 hours after losing to Tampa, this put me in a good mood. Loved watch Ovi and the boys stick it to the Pens.
Хороший Кузнецов - полкоманды!
Senia Shtoff жаль что кузнецов вступают за сборную сша
Шта?
@@islamjunusov6336 За какую нахрен сборную США ))) Что ты несешь :)
WE DID IT!!! WE ARE HEADING TO THE ECF LETS DO THIS🎉
WE FINALLY FUCKING DID IT BOYS!!!
I love that old Pittsburgh fan. Taps the glass and dips out with his wife. Respect. GO CAPS FROM THE VIRGIN ISLANDS.
You are right man
Contrary to what you Caps fans believe, we do have class in Pittsburgh. We're not our counterparts in Philadelphia.
After you guys beat us, I was pulling for Washington hardcore to win it all. Hey, if you're going to beat the best, it's only fitting you go on to be the best. And you did. Respect.
Nice overall effort by Caps, but I credit Trotz for putting this team together for well-balanced play.
He coached a hell of a series with a bunch of key guys out of the lineup. Scratches and depth guys stepped up in a big way. Tampa may be the team with the better players but better players usually lose to the right players. Let's go Caps.
Emricks timing there was amazing!
Even tho I’m a penguins fan and I loathe the capitals it did bring a smile to my face to finally see Ovi get passed us and the 2nd round
It's time to take a cup! Do not stop!
This was a year ago, damn
This was the night the capital won cup
The real Stanley Cup Finals.
TB and VGK also had chances of winning. They just got unlucky exactly like TB in 2019
@@xlr0gd205 once the caps beat the bolts I knew they were going to win the cup whether it was vegas or winnipeg they played
Biggest goal in Caps history
i've been watching NHL since 2006, and ofc I'm caps fan. Before Pinguins I hated NY Rangers:) And finally we've past 2nd round! Way to go CAPS!!!
As a Ranger fan all I got to say is finally you guys advance past the second round