The Capitals had their annual team photo taken this morning and then held one last practice before departing for their season-long five game road trip. For many fans, it was their last chance seeing the Capitals until they return home next Wednesday night to host the Rangers. First stop on the trip is a journey north to Minnesota to take on the Wild tomorrow night. Oh and check out Andre Burakovsky and Justin Williams’ killer hair styles!
PRACTICE
Back to work! @MedStarHealth practice! #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/G6hXmnc1Rx
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 27, 2017
Once the team photo was taken, the team headed to the dressing room to change into their usual practice uniforms. Then they headed over to the public rink to begin the session.
#Caps are on the ice at Kettler preparing for a big road trip @NoVa_Caps pic.twitter.com/DCLWF6nJ6a
— Michael Marzzacco (@Marswaggo) March 27, 2017
Braden Holtby looked good this morning.
Nothing gets past Holtby. @NoVa_Caps pic.twitter.com/IyXE5YFEj8
— Michael Marzzacco (@Marswaggo) March 27, 2017
On the other side of the rink, Phillipp Grubauer didn’t look too shabby either.
Grubauer getting some work on the other side of the rink @NoVa_Caps pic.twitter.com/2M4PlryLhW
— Michael Marzzacco (@Marswaggo) March 27, 2017
Then it was time for 2-on-1 and 3-on-2 work.
3 on 2 work @NoVa_Caps pic.twitter.com/Q4cikN1IMf
— Michael Marzzacco (@Marswaggo) March 27, 2017
The Caps then worked on five-on-five drills.
#Caps have changed rinks and now doing 5 on 5 @NoVa_Caps pic.twitter.com/jVdEYTVyQM
— Michael Marzzacco (@Marswaggo) March 27, 2017
After five-on-five, the team worked on the power play. Here is the top unit.
Practice concluded with the team stretch. The fourth line of Daniel Winnik, Jay Beagle and Tom Wilson remained on the ice for extra work. Wilson was the last man to leave the ice, as he worked on clearing the puck with assistant coach Lane Lambert.
Tom Wilson remained on the ice after practice, working on clearing the puck @NoVa_Caps pic.twitter.com/lsSJpJVjCa
— Michael Marzzacco (@Marswaggo) March 27, 2017
SCENES FROM KETTLER
Picture day!
The @JustinWilliams Fro is back!! And @andreburakovsky too! #RockTheRedpic.twitter.com/GvMXTuKtS9
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 27, 2017
Caps picture day is always fun #RockTheRedpic.twitter.com/uo5Mk0ET9f
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 27, 2017
SHAVINGS
- Alex Ovechkin scored his 30th goal of the season on Saturday against the Coyotes, marking the 12th consecutive season he has reached the 30-goal plateau (2005-17).
- Ovechkin is the third player in NHL history to score 30 or more goals in each of his first 12 seasons in the league, joining Caps legend Mike Gartner (first 15 seasons) and NHL great Wayne Gretzky (13).
- Ovechkin is the second player in NHL history to score 30 goals in 12 consecutive seasons for one team at any juncture in his career. Bobby Hull did so in 13 straight seasons in Chicago from 1959-72. (Elias Sports Bureau)
DAILY LINKS
POSTGAME NOTEBOOK: Caps 4, Coyotes 1 (Mike Vogel)
NHL Power Rankings: Are the Caps the Team to Beat Again? (J.J. Regan/CSN)
INTERVIEWS
T.J. Oshie, Braden Holtby and Marcus Johansson
T.J. Oshie, Braden Holtby & Marcus Johansson talk to the media before heading out on a 5-game roadtrip, starting with #CapsWild. #RockTheRedpic.twitter.com/1dS777EF1G
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 27, 2017
Justin Williams, talking about his hair. You’re welcome.
We now present over two minutes of @JustinWilliams talking about his hair. You’re welcome. #RockTheRed#CapsPictureDaypic.twitter.com/1tliRvR5Wh
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 27, 2017
By Michael Marzzacco
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