We also hear from Duke students after nearly three dozen graduating students walked out on Jerry Seinfeld's commencement speech on Sunday. Plus, a man was punched and kicked in the head Saturday night outside of PNC Arena after the Canes' win against the New York Rangers. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

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The nation's capital was rocking the red Thursday night as its eponymous hockey team took home the Stanley Cup. It was the first championship for the Washington Capitals, earning congratulations from some of DC's most powerful players -- including the President himself.

<b>WASHINGTON (CNN)</b> — The nation's capital was rocking the red Thursday night as its eponymous hockey team took home the Stanley Cup. It was the first championship for the Washington Capitals, earning congratulations from some of DC's most powerful players -- including the President himself.

"Congratulations to the Washington Capitals on their GREAT play and winning the Stanley Cup Championship. Alex Ovechkin, the team captain, was spectacular - a true Superstar!" President Donald Trump tweeted Friday morning. "D.C. is popping, in many ways. What a time!"

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia tweeted Thursday night: "Are the Caps the best team in the NHL? OVIously!," with a GIF of team captain Alexander Ovechkin.

Rep. Barbara Comstock, a Republican who represents Virginia's 10th District, cheered through Twitter following the Capitals victory.

"C.A.P.S. CAPS CAPS CAPS #StanleyCup #ALLCAPS," she wrote, quoting a tweet from the team.

Democratic Rep. Don Beyer from Virginia's 8th District on Friday said, "We watched during late votes, with lots of #ALLCAPS excitement here on Capitol Hill!" He shared a photo of his colleague, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, sporting a Capitals jersey during a speech on the House floor.

Hoyer, who represents Maryland's 5th District also had well-wishes for the winning team.

"Congratulations to the Washington @Capitals, 2018 #StanleyCup champions! #ALLCAPS #RockTheRed," he tweeted Friday morning.

Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly from Virginia's 11th District shared a simple congratulatory message for the Capitals.

"Congrats @Capitals! #ALLCAPS," he tweeted Thursday night.

Rep. John Delaney, a Democrat from Virginia's 6th District, shared a picture of the Capitals logo, replying with the message: "Congrats to the @Capitals and our amazing city @washingtondc! Welcome home @StanleyCup!"

At least two politicians whose home teams are outside the Beltway also shared their congratulations.

"Way to go CAPS! Congrats on winning the Stanley Cup. Huge night for DC and all @Capitals fans. #StanleyCup," Sen. Lisa Murkowski tweeted Thursday.

The Republican Alaska senator also tweeted that it was "Great to see the @Capitals team - and this guy in particular - win the #StanleyCup," sharing a picture of herself with Ovechkin.

Minnesota Rep. Rick Nolan wrote on Twitter that "Although the (Minnesota Wild) didn't make the big game, it didn't stop 4 #Minnesota natives from enjoying a #StanleyCup win with the Washington @Capitals!" He included a picture of one of those natives, Matt Niskanen, clutching the cup.

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DURHAM, N.C. -- Jerry Seinfeld knows his way around handling awkward moments onstage. Even so, the initial reception he faced at Duke University's commencement Sunday reflected a more complicated audience than usual.

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A man was punched in the face and kicked in the head Saturday night outside of PNC Arena. Witnesses said the attack happened after the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 win against the New York Rangers in Game 4 of the second round of the NHL playoffs.

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On Sunday morning, Duke University awarded nearly 7,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees during its annual commencement ceremony. Before he spoke, nearly three dozen students walked out over Seinfeld's stance on Israel.

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On Sunday morning Duke University will award nearly 7,000 graduates during its annual commencement ceremony. Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld, father of a current Duke student, will be the commencement speaker. 

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DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chris Buescher let his frustrations out over a second close call that cost him a NASCAR victory for a second straight week.

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes turned their last stand into a season-extending victory. Incredibly, it was the struggling power play that got them there.

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