Photo: Amanda Bowen

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin called TJ Oshie a “tough customer” after TJ’s fight with enforcer Adam McQuaid Friday. Ovechkin was impressed with how his new linemate could dish out punishment and take it as well.

“I see a couple good hits in his face,” Ovechkin said to NHL.com’s Katie Brown.

After reviewing photos from RMNB’s Amanda Bowen and social media, I can confirm that Ovechkin saw those “good hits in [Oshie’s] face.” Ovechkin and the Bruins’ Chris Kelly had front-row seats to the fight. Together they watched, arms wrapped around each other like they were taking Homecoming photos.

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A photo posted by 🌎📲 (@candid_cameron_) on Oct 3, 2015 at 8:05am PDT

Funny RT: @NoVa_Caps: Ovi and Chris Kelly enjoying the entertainment #Caps #Capitals #RockTheRed #LetsGoCaps pic.twitter.com/5jyvHyjEg4 — DR

— The Hockey Writers (@TheHockeyWriter) October 3, 2015

Their collegial body language contrasts well with the violence in front of them. Just another day at the office.

(While these photos are tremendous, I’m still a bigger fan of Mike Green and Erik Karlsson’s love fest during a fight last year.)