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NHL’S STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP
Underdog vs. Underdog
The Las Vegas Knights, a team that didn’t even exist last year, faces off against the Washington Capitals, a team tortured by playoff losses.
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Vegas Golden Knights
- New franchise: At one point, 500-1 odds to win championship.
“Everybody on this team has something to prove. We call ourselves ‘The Golden Misfits’ for a reason. We’re doing a good job of proving everybody wrong.”
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Washington Capitals
- Tortured Past: First Stanley Cup appearance in 20 yrs, never won.
“It’s unbelievable… I can’t explain my emotions. I’m just happy for my boys, for our organization, our fans — finally!”
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The best of 7 series starts Monday. Who ya got? Click for the full schedule for when to watch.
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- NHL Playoffs 2018: Vegas Golden Knights rewrite NHL history with Stanley Cup Final Berth:
https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/nhl-playoffs-2018-vegas-golden-knights-rewrite-nhl-history-with-stanley-cup-final-berth/ - Capitals vs. Lightning: A history of Washington D.C. playoff misery as the Capitals try to reverse it:
https://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2018/5/23/17326266/dc-sports-capitals-lightning-game-7 - 2018 Stanley Cup Final Schedule (all start times 8 p.m. ET)
- Game 1: Monday, May 28
- Game 2: Wednesday, May 30
- Game 3: Saturday, June 2
- Game 4: Monday, June 4
- *Game 5: Thursday, June 7
- *Game 6: Sunday, June 10
- *Game 7: Wednesday, June 13
* – if necessary