Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby posted his two best performances in the playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning to help lead the way to the Stanley Cup Final.

It'll be the Washington Capitals vs. Vegas Golden Knights.

The Washington Capitals were presented with the Prince of Wales Trophy for winning the Eastern Conference. Alex Ovechkin then opted to touch the trophy.

Capitals complete comback, head to Stanley Cup Final.

Alex Ovechkin set the tone early, helping to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to earn the team its first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 20 years.

Alex Ovechkin finds it difficult to put into words what advancing to the Stanley Cup Final means to him after the Capitals eliminated the Lightning in Game 7.

No penalty was called.

Andre Burakovsky scores his second of the game and second of the period to give Washington a three-goal advantage in Game 7.

The Washington Capitals doubled their lead in the second period as Andre Burakovsky scored after a Tampa Bay Lightning turnover.

Ovi scores, people fight, another loses his shirt in epic first period.

A fight breaks out between Tom Wilson and Braydon Coburn after the two immediately left the penalty box.

Devante Smith-Pelly is forced to leave the ice after going down to block a slap shot and taking it up high.

Alex Ovechkin gives the Washington Capitals first period lead after scoring a minute into Game 7.

Kathryn Tappen is joined by Deryk Engelland, as the Vegas defenseman explains how the Golden Knights have defied the underdog label throughout the playoffs.

Winner faces the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final.

Game 7 is Wednesday night at 8 p.m. on NBCSN.

Looking back at the exhilarating highs and crushing lows for both teams.

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and fans describe what rooting for the team has meant to them, and what a Stanley Cup would mean to the community.

An up-and-down series for Kucherov and his running mate Steven Stamkos.

Quinn replaces Alain Vigneault, who was fired in April.

Game 7 is Wednesday night, 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury discusses his team's improbable run to the Stanley Cup Final, his memories with the Penguins and who he talks the most trash with on the team.

He's reportedly on the verge of signing a seven-year deal to stay on the West Coast.

It is the best power play unit in the NHL.

Vegas sports books could see losses in the millions if the Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup in their first season.

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Why this is the wrong time to make such a move ... if there is a right time.

There are many decisions revolving around that ultimate decision.

The Lightning were not happy with the way their played in Game 6. Now they find themselves in a familiar situation.

Marc-Andre Fleury's red-hot play in net has carried the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season, making him our NHL Player on the Rise!

The mandate for Paul Fenton: reach the next level. Easier said than done.

He'll earn $950,000 in 2018-19.

Could he be joining Lou Lamoriello in New York?

It all comes down to this as the Vegas Golden Knights will attempt win the Stanley Cup, which begins Monday, May 28th on NBC and NBC Sports app.

The Maple Leafs announced in April Lamoriello would not return as GM.

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He recorded his first shutout of the season.

T.J. Oshie has an unquestionable work ethic and the Lightning should be worried now that he has two goals under his belt from Game 6.

The Lightning may have the home-ice advantage for Game 7, but the Capitals have shown they have the winning formula to win on the road.

Holtby, Oshie and Smith-Pelly combine to force Game 7.

Nikita Kucherov has let his frustrations show and it appears to be bringing down the whole team. Jon Cooper now has the difficult task of getting a big game out of him in Game 7.

T.J. Oshie scored twice in Game 6 and tells Pierre McGuire he's prepared for the Lightning to regroup, make adjustments and create an all-out war in Game 7.

Game 7 is Wednesday night in Tampa.

Braden Holtby was the difference-maker for the Capitals in Game 6 and Keith Jones noticed he was much more confident in this game, which should bode well for Game 7.

Braden Holtby made 24 saves to shutout the Lightning as T.J. Oshie and Devante Smith-Pelly each found the back of the net to force Game 7 back to Tampa Bay.

Devante Smith-Pelly beats Andrei Vasilevskiy after a great assist from Chandler Stephenson to give the Capitals a 2-0 lead over the Lightning in the third period.

Nicklas Backstrom makes a perfect pass to T.J. Oshie who finds the back of the net with a one-timer on the power play late in the second period.