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The Washington Capitals got back to work at Kettler Capitals Iceplex after a day off on Friday looking to correct some mistakes from Game 1’s defeat. If you couldn’t make it to practice, we’ve got you covered. Here were the scenes from Saturday’s practice.
Jay Beagle was back on the ice wearing a white jersey and fully participating with his teammates after recovering from an upper-body injury.
Jay Beagle (upper-body) is practicing in his usual bottom-six white jersey #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/dHnkI7AlJu
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The special teams was hard at work. In Game 1, both teams scored twice on the power play.
Special teams #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/xplJuIWyIP
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Michal Kempny also practiced with the team after leaving Game 1 when got hit into the boards.
Michal Kempny, who left Game 1 after getting hit into the boards, is also practicing today #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/zSFTJIh25y
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Pheonix Copley, who was brought up from Hershey as a third goalie, practiced. At the end of the session he faced shots from the forwards.
Pheonix Copley facing shots from the forwards #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/X0fozTiuGr
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For our Hershey Bears readers, here’s Travis Boyd up against Copley. Boyd was back practicing with the team after an illness sidelined him for about a week.
Travis Boyd vs. Pheonix Copley #ALLCAPS #HBH pic.twitter.com/fuAPgT16LX
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The tire made it’s triumphant return!
Biggest news of the day: THE TIRE IS BACK!! #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/CdEHfRBNOd
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Shane Gersich was getting a little frustrated with the drill but he finally got the pass through.
Took a couple of tries but Shane Gersich finally gets the puck through #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/ngWPevGFA2
— NoVa Caps (@NoVa_Caps) April 14, 2018
Morning skate is tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. before the Capitals continue their first round matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets that night.
By Michael Marzzacco
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