High school girl asks Jakub Vrana to prom with sign, Vrana surprises her with puck

Molly I., a sophomore high school student from Baltimore, MD, attended the Capitals-Islanders game Friday with three of her hockey-loving friends: Sydney, Catherine, and Morgan. They all brought signs for warmups.

“We had brought a poster to a previous game,” Molly said. “All the players were pointing and laughing. We even got Eller to wink at us. We just like to have fun.”

Encouraged, they decided to step up their sign game and all hold up something clever along the glass.

I love you Tom Wilson, my boyfriend says it’s ok read one.

My ex-boyfriend was an Islanders fan, it just didn’t work out read another.

Before I turn 18 I want to see the Caps win the Stanley cup, see the banner raised, and get a puck read a third.

But it was Molly’s sign that got the attention of Jakub Vrana.

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By Ian Oland On January 22, 2019  0 Comment
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Christian Djoos participates in Capitals optional skate, wears non-contact jersey

During the Capitals optional skate Tuesday morning ahead of their game against the San Jose Sharks, defenseman Christian Djoos, who is recovering from surgery after suffering from compartment syndrome, took to the ice in a light blue, non-contact jersey.

Last week, Djoos was on the ice before the team practiced, so the non-contact jersey suggests Djoos could be back to fully participating in practice and playing with the team soon.

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By Julia Karron On January 22, 2019  0 Comment
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Evgeny Kuznetsov wrestled Dmitrij Jaskin during Capitals practice

If you thought the Capitals would be hanging their heads and feeling sorry for themselves after losing five consecutive games, you’d be wrong.

After a late start to practice due to a team meeting, the Capitals took the ice and they were loose.

A perfect example would be Evgeny Kuznetsov. The Capitals center, who was recently demoted to the third line, was one of the first players on the ice on Monday and he stayed on the ice for more than thirty minutes after practice officially ended to practice one-timers.

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By Elizabeth Kong On January 21, 2019  0 Comment
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Mighty Ducks cast members attend Anaheim Ducks game

The Anaheim Ducks went up against Barry Trotz and the Islanders on Sunday, but were shut out 3-0. The actual, original, more beloved, Mighty Ducks were there and at least they had a good time.

Five players–er, actors–from the original motion picture trilogy put on their old jerseys, skated at the Islanders’ practice rink, and took photos with some of their knock-off successors like Ryan Getzlaf.

Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine (Julie “The Cat” Gaffney), Vincent Larusso (Adam “Cake Eater” Banks), Garette Ratliff Henson (Guy “Our Collective Heartthrob” Germaine), Danny Tamberelli (Tommy “Last Name” Unknown) and Kenan Thompson (Russ “Knuckle Puck” Tyler) were all in attendance.

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By Brennin Weiswerda On January 21, 2019  0 Comment
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Celebrate ‘National Hugging Day’ with these photos of Alex Ovechkin nearly squishing his teammates

Alex Ovechkin is a dangerous goal-scorer. And a dangerous goal-hugger. The 239-pound wrecking ball of joy has had some big hits when going in for hugs, but miraculously, none of his teammates have been seriously injured by the friendly fire.

In honor of National Hugging Day, let’s look back at some of the best violently-affectionate hugs that Ovechkin has bestowed upon his poor unsuspecting teammates.

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By Brennin Weiswerda On January 21, 2019  0 Comment
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Canucks prospect Tyler Madden does Evgeny Kuznetsov’s kayak celebration

A politician recently said that “it only has ever been radicals that have changed this country.” That’s certainly true in hockey where Evgeny Kuznetsov’s creative cellies continue to spread despite the best efforts of Don Cherry.

Canucks prospect Tyler Madden celebrated scoring Northeastern’s overtime winner against UMass-Amherst on Friday with a celly that Canes and Kuznetsov fans should be familiar with: he slid on his butt and rowed the air with his hockey stick.

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By Brennin Weiswerda On January 21, 2019  0 Comment
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Tiny fan dressed up as Alex Ovechkin offers to take Alex Ovechkin’s place at NHL All-Star Game

The 2019 NHL All-Star Game is right around the corner. The Capitals will be represented by Braden Holtby and John Carlson, but as Alex Ovechkin announced in early January, he will not be joining his teammates for the All-Star festivities, choosing to take the time to rest and recuperate.

But at practice on Monday, one smol fan offered to take Ovechkin’s spot in the games.

I’m sure Gary Bettman would never notice the difference.

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By Elizabeth Kong On January 21, 2019  0 Comment
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Capitals team meeting delays practice by nearly 30 minutes. Todd Reirden: ‘Sometimes you have to go through some tough situations’

Following the Washington Capitals’ first players’ only meeting of the 2018-19 season, a second meeting delayed their scheduled practice on Monday by nearly 30 minutes.

Capitals head coach Todd Reirden spoke to the media after the team’s skate. Reirden addressed some of the topics they discussed during their meeting and just what the team needs to do to get back on track.

“Right now it’s starting with some physical errors, and maybe some mistakes, and they’re being compounded by more mistakes after it,” Reirden said. “Sometimes you have to go through some tough situations and learn some lessons [in] difficult ways to really grow your group. Certainly, no one likes going through what we are right now, but in the end, I hope to look back on this and say these were valuable lessons we learned.”

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By Donya Abramo On January 21, 2019  1 Comment
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After practice, Jakub Vrana signs autographs for fans despite having yoga, mannnnn

Monday is a federal holiday in the United States honoring civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr. MedStar Capitals Iceplex was filled to the brink for practice because of this. It was the Caps’ final stop in Arlington, Virginia before the All-Star Break and bye week.

After practice, a throng of Capitals fans screamed at the gate for forward Jakub Vrana to come sign autographs.

According to RMNB’s Elizabeth Kong, Vrana was about to walk into the locker room, but he stopped and stood in the doorway, considering if he should come over or not. As people kept yelling, Vrana began smiling and decided to stop by.

As he did, he made sure to tell fans why it was such a big decision.

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By Ian Oland On January 21, 2019  0 Comment
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Participate in the Caps Blood Drive on Jan 26 and get a bobblehead of Alex Ovechkin

The Capitals announced on Wednesday morning that their next blood drive will be held on January 26 from 7AM to 5PM at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.

Fans who donate will receive a t-shirt and a bobblehead of Caps captain Alex Ovechkin.

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By Rachel Cohen On January 21, 2019  0 Comment
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