John Carlson’s hair at the Redskins game. (Via @DCSportsBog)

At 5:45 on Sunday morning, we learned that the NHL and NHLPA had reached an agreement on a new collective-bargaining agreement. Washington Capitals players took to Twitter, and yes, they were happy.

Matt Hendricks

I’ve been dreaming of this day!!! #FINALLY

— Matt Hendricks (@MattHendy26) January 6, 2013

Mike Green

Best day of my life! #theend

— Mike Green (@GreenLife52) January 6, 2013

#lockoutproblemsover What a interesting situation. Possible 50 games to win a Stanley Cup #gameon #rockthered twitter.com/GreenLife52/st…

— Mike Green (@GreenLife52) January 6, 2013

Special thanks to all the staff involved with the long negotiations throughout the past couple months, much appreciated! #NHLPA #NHL

— Mike Green (@GreenLife52) January 6, 2013

Wojtek Wolski

A Big thanks to everyone who put in the time to get this deal done. Great news to wake up to. @nhlpa @nhl @washcaps #NHL #NHLLockout

— Wojtek Wolski (@WojtekWolski86) January 6, 2013

Thank you to the Fans for sticking by the game and the @nhlpa. We can’t wait to play hard for all of you and have an exciting season. #fans

— Wojtek Wolski (@WojtekWolski86) January 6, 2013

John Carlson

So I guess it’s time to jump on my bed again?

— John Carlson (@JohnCarlson74) January 6, 2013

Hahaha “@tsnjamesduthie: Karl Alzner, the first player we reached early this morning.bit.ly/UPhnBo”

— John Carlson (@JohnCarlson74) January 6, 2013

Troy Brouwer

What a great way to wake up!

— Troy Brouwer (@tbrouwer20) January 6, 2013

@rmcapsfan @kcarrera don’t worry. Nothing would stop me from getting back to playing hockey

— Troy Brouwer (@tbrouwer20) January 6, 2013

Braden Holtby

Huge thank you to all the players who put in countless hours during these negotiations!

— Braden Holtby (@Holts170) January 6, 2013

Michal Neuvirth

Great news!! #NHL

— Michal Neuvirth (@mneuvirth30) January 6, 2013