After the Caps beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1, head coach Barry Trotz took to the podium like always to answer questions from the press. But tonight his appearance was a little bit different than usual. The 52-year-old bench boss sported a black eye.

I’m guessing the shiner’s a result from the errant stick Trotz took to the face Thursday. But who knows, really? Maybe Trotz is head-butting his players during intermission to inspire better play.

That could also explain this.

https://twitter.com/Chris_Gordon/status/554113649301008384

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