Outside the Verizon center, the scalpers had changed their tune. Instead of trying to sell tickets, they were trying to buy tickets. I had bought my tickets a week ago when it looked unlikely that there would be a game 7.
Red is the home colour of the Caps and everyone got a towel to whirl around. Bobby was very happy to be here, in row P (only goes to row Q!)
The game had everything and was tied 2-2 after 3 periods, which lead to sudden death overtime. To fire the crowd up, they use clips from famous movies. Here John Belushi from Animal House gives his inspirational speech which way too many people knew by heart.
The crowd were on their feet (and very red).
Can you spot the Flyer's supporters?
Unfortunately, the Caps conceded the golden goal with 7 seconds left on a power play, thus ending their season.
Here's how the Washington Post reported the loss the next day (the golden goal was scored off a rebound from the goalie which went the opposite way to what everyone expected).
It was loud throughout the entire game. Here's some video showing how loud it was.
