Worth the Wait

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The Washington Capitals entered the 2017-18 season still stinging from past playoff failures. But the team, led by Alex Ovechkin and Braden Holtby, embarked on a magical run, culminating in their first Stanley Cup! Relive the excitement through stunning images and expert analysis from The Washington Post.

This commemorative volume captures the Capitals' journey, from the regular season battles to the thrilling playoff victories. Experience the emotions of the players, the dedication of the coaching staff, and the passion of the fans as Washington finally reached the pinnacle of hockey success. It's a must-have for every Caps fan and a celebration of a team that finally conquered its demons.

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Worth the Wait:

The Washington Capitals' Memorable Journey to the 2018 Stanley Cup

 By The Washington Post

Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com

On June 7, 2018, the Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in five games and claimed their first Stanley Cup in over 40 years. Less than a month after the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals came to its earth-shattering end, the story of the Capitals' rise to the height of sports fame leaves many captivated by their unexpected triumph and some curious to know how they pulled it off.

In Worth the Wait: The Washington Capitals' Memorable Journey to the 2018 Stanley Cup (Triumph Books, July 1, 2018), The Washington Post takes professional ice hockey fans behind the scenes of the Washington Capitals' 2017-18 season—a season of successes and failures culminating in a last-minute win that sent shockwaves throughout the hockey world. This new release contains everything true sports fans alike want to know about the road to the Capitals' first Stanley Cup win. Highlights include: 

• A moving introduction from Washington Post sports columnist Thomas Boswell, who witnessed the Capitals' disastrous inaugural season in 1973.
• Biographies of the team's key figureheads, including captain and current Conn Smythe Trophy winner Alex Ovechkin
• Color photographs of key moments from the 2017-18 season, the Playoffs, the Eastern Conference Finals and the fateful Stanley Cup Finals.
• Detailed accounts of each of the five nerve-frying games from The Washington Post reporters who covered them.

An intimate look at an unforgettable moment in sports history, Worth the Wait: The Washington Capitals' Memorable Journey to the 2018 Stanley Cup is the ultimate must-read for anyone who wants to know more about how the veteran ice hockey team made its's most major achievement. 

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The Washington Post was founded as a newspaper in 1877. The company is based in Washington, D.C.

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