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The Washington Capitals hosted a Hockey Fights Cancer skate with children and families from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Mid-Atlantic Region, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic, and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Sunday. Following today’s practice, players were greeted in the locker room by the children who are currently battling cancer or in remission.

Every Capitals player was matched with a Hockey Fights Cancer kid as they got ready for an exciting time on the ice:

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The kids had some time on the ice this afternoon with help from various players:

Some fairly qualified skating coaches helping Hockey Fight Cancer kids learn their way around the ice. pic.twitter.com/squYVoxJQG

— Matt Weyrich (@ByMattWeyrich) November 6, 2022

a swede sunday skate pic.twitter.com/1Wqoor0t1Q

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 6, 2022

Right-wings Tom Wilson and T.J. Oshie along with centers Nicklas Backstrom and Carl Hagelin made an appearance. They did not skate but hung out with kids:

T.J. Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson and Carl Hagelin all made it out for Hockey Fights Cancer day at the rink. None are skating but they’re hanging out with the kids. pic.twitter.com/S48za9PAFi

— Matt Weyrich (@ByMattWeyrich) November 6, 2022

So good to see Osh and MaKayla! pic.twitter.com/55AHw4Wc4A

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 6, 2022

This is all part of the league’s month-long “Hockey Fights Cancer” initiative, which educates the hockey community about cancer through Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month and raises awareness for national and local organizations involved in cancer care and research.

Today is our annual #CapsFightCancer Skate!

We are teaming up with @LeidosInc to host more than 40 #HockeyFightsCancer children and their families to meet the players and then join them on the ice all in an effort to raise awareness in cancer care and research.#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/HLLaXja83e

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 6, 2022

The Capitals will host a Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Game on Saturday, November 19, versus the Colorado Avalanche. Fans will be encouraged to show their support for those fighting cancer by submitting the names of loved ones who have experienced the disease on social media. The submissions will become part of the Capitals’ in-game experience during Hockey Fights Cancer Night.

Players will wear Hockey Fights Cancer warmup jerseys, while coaches and broadcast personalities will wear Hockey Fights Cancer ties. Select players will use sticks wrapped in lavender tape during warmups. In addition, all fans will receive a lavender ‘I Fight For’ rally towel.

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) Foundation will be hosting an auction featuring signed Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys worn during warmups on November 19 and signed, limited-edition Hockey Fights Cancer pucks. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Mid-Atlantic Region, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and MSE Foundation. Fans interested in bidding will need to download the Handbid app on their iPhone and Android devices or visit WashCaps.com/HFCAuction online beginning at noon on November 19.

Today the @Capitals hosted their #HockeyFightsCancer skate and there was no shortage of smiles 😁#CapsFightCancer pic.twitter.com/tJB2TdmILr

— MSE Foundation (@MSEFndn) November 6, 2022

Fans can also visit WashingtonCaps.com/CapsFightCancer to make a donation to the cause throughout the month. Hockey Fights Cancer merchandise will be available for purchase on November 19 at the Team Store at Capital One Arena.

An amazing day with amazing people! 💜#CapsFightCancer | @LeidosInc pic.twitter.com/aXuFoQelDM

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 6, 2022

Additional Photos From the Skate

Photos: @Capitals/Twitter

By Della Young