Paula Jacobson teared up once more as she approached the Stanley Cup on Sunday at Capital One Arena.
A fan since 1982, she had witnessed firsthand nearly all the close calls, the narrow defeats, and the seemingly futile push toward the title in years past — and her tears flowed freely when the Washington Capitals won the championship on Thursday.
Season-ticket holders of at least 25 years were invited to view the trophy Sunday. Dressed as if attending a game, Jacobson and her husband, Greg, made their way downtown with friends Gail and Gene Rubinson for an up-close glimpse of history.