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Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!

This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.

I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.

It’s Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens to begin their first round matchup.

#Caps50Facts

2025 marks the second time in franchise history the Washington Capitals face the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The only other time was in 2010, which saw both teams trade overtime victories to split the series in DC then the Capitals taking both Games 3 and 4 in Montreal. However for the Capitals, they ran into goaltender Jaroslav Halak who became red hot and stole the remainder of the series and giving the Canadiens the 4-3 series victory, eliminating the Capitals from the Playoffs.

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Thoughts on the Game

For the first time as a Season Ticket Holder I get to experience playoff hockey, and man was it a fun one. It was great to see Alex Ovechkin remaining hot as he scored the first goal of the game, and then in the second period assisting on Anthony Beauvillier’s tally to give the Capitals the 2-0 lead.

However, the third period was not one to be desired as the Canadiens were able tie the game and send it to overtime. But to paraphrase one entertaining professional wrestlers catch phrase:

SAY HIS NAME
AND HE SCORES GOALS
I BELEIVE IN OVI! *Clap Clap*

Great moment for me. Before the overtime period began I said to my STH seat neighbor that Ovechkin has never scored a playoff overtime goal, and low and behold moments later he scored to send us home with the 1-0 series lead.

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Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!

This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.

I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.

The Washington Capitals play their final home game of the season as they host the Columbus Blue Jackets.

#Caps50Facts

To start the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Washington Capitals faced the Columbus Blue Jackets, and after dropping the first two games in overtime at home to Columbus, the Capitals went back to Braden Holtby between the pipes, and with a double overtime victory in Game 3 thanks to a Lars Eller game-winning goal, the Capitals did not look back as they went on to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. And the Cup clinching goal? Lars Eller.

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Thoughts on the Game

It’s the Home Finale, and I’m really proud of myself as I’ve been to all 41 home games this season. I didn’t think it was going to be possible, but I made it happen and I’m really proud that I did.

For the game itself, a great start for the Capitals as Alex Ovechkin scored his 896th career goal to give the Capitals the 1-0 lead, but after that the Blue Jackets scored four unanswered goals to sweep the back-to-back. Definitely not the way you’d want to have your home finale go, especially with two games left before the playoffs. One can only hope the Capitals get their acts together and end the season strong before starting the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!

This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.

I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.

The Washington Capitals host the Carolina Hurricanes in their second to last home game of the regular season.

#Caps50Facts

Drafted 26th overall in 2010, forward Evgeny Kuznetsov came to the Washington Capitals during the 2013-14 season, and made an impact right away. In 11 seasons with the Capitals Kuznetsov recorded 171 goals and 397 assists for 568 points in 723 games played.

During the 2018 #StanleyCup Playoffs, Kuznetsov led the NHL with 20 assists and 32 points in 24 games played. Kuznetsov’s most iconic goal came in Game 6 against Pittsburgh when he scored in overtime to help the Capitals advance to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in 20 years, and played a key role in the Capitals winning their first Stanley Cup that same year.

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Thoughts on the Game

The time has finally come as the Washington Capitals honored Alex Ovechkin at home in front of their fans to celebrate Ovechkin’s record breaking 895 goals. It felt really good to see the Capitals do the pregame ceremony. Though it was a bummer that both Wayne Gretzky and Gary Bettman were not on hand for it, but I guess their commitment was only for when he scored the goal.

Once the celebration was over it was time for the game, and in the first period the Capitals were flat against the Carolina Hurricanes. However, a late tally from Pierre-Luc Dubois got the Capitals back on track. In the second period the Capitals woke up as Dylan Strome, Nic Dowd, and Tom Wilson all scored hard fought goals to give the Capitals the 4-2 lead. The third period felt like a dud, but it was the shootout to give the Capitals the 5-4 victory and clinch 1st place in the Eastern Conference for the playoffs.

Overall, a fun experience, but now the Capitals need to get back to business and get ready for the Playoffs.

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Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!

This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.

I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.

The Washington Capitals honor their 2018 Stanley cup victory with a visit from the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Acquired from Chicago on February 19th, 2018, defenseman Michal Kempny helped solidify the Capitals blueline as they went on to win the 2018 #StanleyCup. In 4 seasons with the Capitals, Kempny recorded 48 points in 166 games.

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Thoughts on the Game

The unthinkable became reality. Alex Ovechkin scored two goals to tie Wayne Gretzky with 894 career NHL goals on a night where the Washington Capitals hosted their final Eras Night as they honored the ALLCAPS and Stanley Cup era.

It was such a riot after Ovechkin scored 894. You could tell they were trying to get him the hat trick the rest of the game to get 895, but Spencer Knight was not having it. Plus, it was really hilarious when everyone was booing Knight every time he stopped an Ovechkin shot.

Overall, great night, and hopefully Ovechkin scores on Sunday to get this chase over with.

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Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!

This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.

I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.

The Washington Capitals end March with a visit from the Buffalo Sabres.

#Caps50Facts

Originally drafted by Hartford in 1983, defenseman Joe Reekie was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 1985, and spent 4 years with the Sabres. Reekie was later traded by Tampa Bay to the Washington Capitals on March 21st, 1994, and he spent the next 9 years with the Capitals until being traded to Chicago on January 17th, 2002.

Reekie recorded 75 points in 515 games played with the Capitals, and was a part of the team that went to the 1998 Stanley Cup Final.

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Thoughts on the Game

The regular season is coming to a close soon, and with only four home games left the odds of seeing Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record at home grows slim, but I’m remaining hopeful.

As for the game itself, this is definitely one the Capitals wish they could have back, especially Logan Thompson. Jakob Chychrun scored a pair to reach 20 goals and Aliaksei Protas scored shorthanded to reach 30 goals for the first time in his career. So definitely some positives, but the Capitals will need to turn it around as this was their third straight loss.

The other positive, Ovechkin netting goal 890 to bring himself within 5 goals of breaking Gretzky’s record. I’m still hopeful that he breaks it soon.

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Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!

This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.

I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.

The Washington Capitals wrap up their homestand with a battle against the Florida Panthers.

#Caps50Facts

Richard Zednik was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 10th Round of the NHL Draft in 1994, and in his rookie season played a pivotal role in the Capitals making it to the 1998 Stanley Cup Final. Zednik was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in March of 2001, and then traded back to the Capitals by the Canadiens in July of 2006 before being traded to the New York Islanders in February of 2007.

Zednik played a combined 289 games recording 69 goals and 134 points with the Capitals. Zednik signed with the Florida Panthers during the summer of 2007 and spent his last two seasons in the NHL with them.

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Thoughts on the Game

Boy was this a doozy of a game lol. The first period was just wild, and the bounces were even crazier. Definitely resulted in three goals because of those bounces. The second period was just as fun with Tom Wilson scoring seven seconds into the period and then Dylan Strome scoring 50 seconds later. Logan Thompson was definitely put to the test this game against the Panthers, but he held strong.

No goals from Alex Ovechkin, but man did he have some really great opportunities to score. Former Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek survives another game without allowing Ovechkin to score a goal against him.

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Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!

This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.

I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.

The Washington Capitals play host to the Philadelphia Flyers for a fun night of hockey.

#Caps50Facts

Drafted in the 4th Round of the 1991 NHL Draft by the Detroit Red Wings, forward Mike Knuble won the Stanley Cup with Detroit in 1998. Knuble was traded to the New York Rangers in October of 1998, and played with Wayne Gretzky in what was his final NHL season. Knuble scored two goals that were assisted by Gretzky that season.

After 4 seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, Knuble signed with the Washington Capitals in July of 2009. Knuble spent 3 seasons with the Capitals playing in 220 games recording 59 goals and 52 assists for 111 points. Knuble assisted on 14 goals scored by Alex Ovechkin during his time with the Capitals.

Knuble is the only player in NHL history to be teammates with both Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin.

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Thoughts on the Game

This was a fun one from start to finish. Instead of taking my normal spot by the Capitals bench, I was in the penalty box to take in pregame warmups. Wasn’t able to take the normal pictures that I’d normally take, but still a fun experience.

Then, I got to sit in section 218, which is right under my normal section of 420, so the view was the same, but just lower. I got to spend the game with my dad, my friend Sasha (who is also one of my editors for the So Close docu-series), and my buddy Greenie (who I play hockey with). It was really great, especially getting to see Alex Ovechkin score a goal with my dad, as we hadn’t been to a game together in a long time.

Overall, a great game, and a great experience.

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Welcome to Mike’s Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience!

This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I’ll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I’ll be sharing all of the photos that I take during pregame warmups, along with any FB/IG Reels and TikToks I create at the games.

I will also be doing this for any other games I may go to, whether it’s in Hershey for the Bears, or at other NHL venues for games.

The Washington Capitals return home with a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings.

#Caps50Facts

In 1998 the Washington Capitals did the impossible as they made it to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in franchise history. However, it was not going to be an easy series as they faced the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings. The Capitals but up a valiant effort, even coming close to winning Game 2, but the Red Wings experience and poise swept the Capitals in four games to claim their second straight Stanley Cup.

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Thoughts on the Game

It’s good to be home as the Washington Capitals kick off their final extended homestand for the season as they finish their regular season series with the Detroit Red Wings. Game started off a bit slow, but Dylan Strome would score to open things for the Capitals, but Dylan Larkin scored to tie things at one for the Red Wings.

Then after a scoreless second period, the Capitals offense woke up with goals from Pierre-Luc Dubois, Tom Wilson, and Connor McMichael to take give the Capitals the 4-1 victory. Fun fact, Capitals in-game host Mike Ploger came into my section, and was supposed to do the “Unleash the Fury” but shortly after he came into my section, Dubois scored, and then Wilson scored. So that was a fun one.

No goals from Alex Ovechkin, but we did see Tom Wilson record his first career 30 goal season, so that is a plus there.

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