Sea of red swarms DC as Washington Capitals look to win Stanley Cup

Authorities prepared for a sea of red to swarm the Capital One Arena Thursday evening as the Washington Capitals could claim the coveted Stanley Cup with a victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas.

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Can't get into Capital One Arena? Here's where you can watch the Capitals in Game 5 of the finals

So what do you do if you're not in Vegas or can't get into the arena? Here are some places where you can ROCK THE RED with other fans as you watch Ove, Oshie, Holtby and Backstrom try to bring the cup home to D.C.!

Can?t get into Capital One Arena? Here's where you can watch the Capitals in Game 5 of the finals
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So what do you do if you're not in Vegas or can't get into the arena? Here are some places where you can ROCK THE RED with other fans as you watch Ove, Oshie, Holtby and Backstrom try to bring the cup home to D.C.!

Metro will run for extra hour Thursday night for Caps fans watching Stanley Cup Final Game 5 in DC

Metro trains will be running for an extra hour on Thursday night to accommodate Washington Capitals fans watching Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final in the area of Capital One Arena as the team is one win away from winning the title.

T.J. Oshie's biggest fan ready 'to go crazy' if Caps win Stanley Cup

With the Washington Capitals on the verge of making history, fans of the team don't just reside in the DMV. The Caps craze also extends all over the country.

Devante Smith-Pelly to skip White House visit if Caps win Stanley Cup

Count out Devante Smith-Pelly if the Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup and are invited to the White House to celebrate with President Donald Trump.

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NO JINXES: DC officials publicly mum on possible Stanley Cup parade

As the Washington Capitals take a 3-1 lead into Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday, DC officials will not publicly discuss possible parade details if the team wins for fear of jinxing the city.

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DC preparing for possible Capitals Stanley Cup celebration Thursday night

Even though the Washington Capitals are playing Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final in Las Vegas on Thursday, D.C. officials are preparing for a huge celebration on city streets if the team wins the Stanley Cup.