Photo: @Capitals
It was a heartfelt moment between Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie and eight-year-old MaKayla Russell, who was at Friday’s practice.
MaKayla, originally from Roanoke, Virginia, attended today’s practice and met Oshie afterward. She is battling cancer, but loves to play hockey and said that scoring is her favorite part.
“What hand are you?” Oshie asked. “Righty or lefty?”
“Lefty.”
“You’re a lefty? Ok. There’s a lot of really good lefty players out there.”
Special round of stick taps to 8-year-old MaKayla Russell, who was at practice today and met @TJOshie after.
MaKayla is an avid hockey player and in D.C. from Roanoke as she continues her battle against cancer. If you see this, MaKayla, just know the Caps are rooting for you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/yzISX1vbwK
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) September 23, 2022
Oshie signed a jersey for her and the two hugged and got a picture together.
❤️ https://t.co/HEHQdBpo7J pic.twitter.com/WKTPj4n6s2
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) September 23, 2022
From all of us at NoVa Caps, we are rooting for you, MaKayla!
By Della Young