Nats skipper Dave Martinez was in the house for Game One of the Capitals-Penguins second-round series.
The manager, named Fan of the Game by the team, led a Let’s Go Caps! chant to start the game.
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Davey Martinez got the crowd (and the team) pumped up early at @CapitalOneArena! Thanks for the support, @Nationals! #ALLCAPS #OnePursuit pic.twitter.com/HGmdjXEiQe
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 26, 2018
The Capitals posted several photos of the manager on their social channels.
Great to have @Nationals’ skipper Davey Martinez here for Game 1! #OnePursuit #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/rD23LqwFx7
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 26, 2018
The Nationals also showed their support via a video of Martinez filmed earlier at Nats Park.
Let’s go @Capitals!
DC vs. Everybody. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/zHmSlgIW3E
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) April 26, 2018
“I want to wish Coach Trotz and the Capitals much success in the next round coming up,” Martinez said. “All the best, boys. Keep it going. Let’s go Caps!”
Headline photo: @Capitals