Capitals owner thanks fans after another early playoff exit

The Washington Capitals once again came up short in their efforts to chase down a Stanley Cup, dropping the sixth game of their second-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime Tuesday.

Understanding the frustration of a passionate fan base, owner Ted Leonsis thanked the Capitals' faithful for their support with a tweet Thursday morning.

Thank you Caps fans for your unwavering love and support. Can't tell you how much it means to me, the players and the organization.

- Ted Leonsis (@TedLeonsis) May 12, 2016

Washington captured the Presidents' Trophy after finishing the regular season with an impressive record of 56-18-8. The series loss to the Penguins marks the 11th consecutive playoff appearance in which the team has failed to advance past the second round.

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