- The Washington Times - Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Evgeny Kuznetsov’s overtime goal Monday put the Capitals in the conference finals for the first time since 1998 — and the announcers calling the game responded to the moment with memorable calls.

Listen to Capitals’ radio play-by-play announcer John Walton: “The demons have been exorcised!” 

Or if you want video to accompany it:

And here’s NBC’s Doc Emrick: “The defending champs are defending no more!”

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The Capitals won 2-1 and will play the Tampa Bay Lightning next.

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