Photo: @Capitals/Twitter

The Washington Capitals spent Friday afternoon decking the halls and spreading some holiday cheer with patients and their families at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

The team, who donned Santa hats and light-up Christmas necklaces, made Christmas crafts…

We’re thrilled to have the @Capitals with us today at @MedStarGUH! Check out photos of your favorite Caps as they decked the halls and spread holiday cheer to young patients and their families fighting serious illnesses. #MedStarHealthProud #ALLCAPS @hopeforhenry pic.twitter.com/n8zdnnAREN

— MedStar Health (@MedStarHealth) December 16, 2022

..and created tree ornaments with the young patients!

got to work with some talented ornament decorators pic.twitter.com/DZ7mPBLeC3

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 16, 2022

The ornaments were hung on the tree with care as Dowd, Jensen, Backstrom, and Hathway were all there:

stick taps to some impeccable teamwork here today to get the tree decorated 🎄 pic.twitter.com/bylKW6cGkt

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 16, 2022

More scenes from MedStar GUH:

Photos: Capitals

MedStar GUH recognized Art Therapy Program Director Tracy Councill, who retired after 31 years of work. The Capitals snapped a photo of her with Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper.

We were honored to be a part of recognizing Tracy Councill, who is retiring after 31 years of work as Art Therapy Program Director at @MedStarGUH.

You rock, Tracy! ❤️#ALLCAPS | @MedStarHealth pic.twitter.com/BcVhGGNyzK

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 16, 2022

The Capitals thanked MedStar GUH for a fun and festive afternoon.

A big thanks to @MedStarHealth and @MedStarGUH for hosting us today!

Wonderful times were had getting in the festive spirit and bringing smiles to the faces of these special Caps fans fighting serious illnesses.#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/Dww0jnx60j

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 16, 2022

By Della Young