Watch CSN's segment about 'Dearest Abigail' on #CapitalsTalk in the video player above, which will begin momentarily.

Marcus Johansson showed up to Verizon Center for Game 2 between the Capitals and Penguins wearing what looked like a coat fit for a Civil War general. So CSN's Capitals account took it from there, playing off of a long-standing meme featuring Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck.

Thus was created General Marcus Johansson and "Dearest Abigail".

To begin the game:

Dearest Abigail,



Men from Fort Pitt have come to battle. I must fight.



With love,

General Johansson #CapitalsTalk pic.twitter.com/eV1Bo3NMGJ — NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) April 30, 2016

We got an assist from the folks at Capitals Hill:

After the first period:

Dearest Abigail,



Even outmanned, our defense maintains its foothold. Offense has yet to make gains. #CapitalsTalk pic.twitter.com/P6YO1nQNrO — NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) May 1, 2016

After the Capitals' disallowed goal:

Dearest Abigail,



We had made an advance, but I see now the battlefield is littered with horse dung. #CapitalsTalk pic.twitter.com/DYrNjlDFDJ — NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) May 1, 2016

After Johansson's goal to tie the game, 1-1:

Dearest Abigail,



I have taken matters into my own hands and ensured that we recoup our early losses. #CapitalsTalk pic.twitter.com/V2dAAWjfIW — NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) May 1, 2016

After Eric Fehr's goal lifted Pittsburgh to a 2-1 win:

Dearest Abigail,



A former comrade was our undoing this eve. Monday, we march onward to Fort Pitt. #CapitalsTalk pic.twitter.com/ID5di9q8e3 — NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) May 1, 2016

Others chimed in throughout:

@CSNCapitals Dearest Abigail, I regretfully write u this evening to say we have fallen at the Potomac. Monday we will charge the Monongahela — William (@FederalDuck) May 1, 2016

@CSNCapitals Dearest Abigail, Thanks to higher powers for providing me Killers of Penalties that are of highest quality. We are not done yet — MMR ⛸🏒🐶🐶🌮 (@Rink_Mama) May 1, 2016

Rest assured, Capitals fans. General Johansson will be back for Game 3.