2018 Stanley Cup Finals

The 2018 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's 2017-18 NHL season, and the culmination of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. This was the 125th year of the Stanley Cup's presentation. The Eastern Conference champion Washington Capitals defeated the Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights four games to one to win their first championship in franchise history in their 44th season. The Vegas Golden Knights made the Finals in their first season, while this was the second Finals appearance for the Capitals. Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs.