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Like some other NHL teams, the Washington Capitals had their very own red carpet event today ahead of their home opener against the New Jersey Devils. I’m not sure I love the idea of treating hockey players like movie stars, as the sport’s most marketable quality is just how down-to-earth and approachable these athletes are, but, hey, it’s a limited-time deal. So I can deal.
The first person to make his way down the carpet this afternoon was The Ice Cheetah himself, Jason Chimera. After him came a lot of new suits and a lot of new looks. For instance, John Carlson debuted a man bun, as captured by our own Chris Gordon. The sweetest moment of the ceremony was when Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was walked down the carpet by perfect human being Ann Schaab and RMNB reader Priscilla.
But, Ian, who was the best and worst dressed? Who had the most ridiculous hair? I’m glad you asked.
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Tom Wilson. He might only have seven career goals, but he’s adored for his style. A barbarian on the ice, Wilson is a gentleman off of it. This navy blue ensamble is fantastic. I love, love, love the tie.
When you know you own the place…#RockTheRed
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Braden Holtby. The Holtbeast could retire tomorrow and be a GQ model. This get-up has both creativity and an eye for detail. What a pocket square.
Collins! #CapsRedCarpet #caps pic.twitter.com/fcjFsvLL6u
— мєℓιѕѕα αℓℓєи ⚓️ (@Love4Greenie) October 10, 2015
Sean Collins. In a shocking twist, my best dressed Caps player is someone we all know almost nothing about. Check out this grey checkered suit coat, white dress shirt, and skinny striped grey, white, and red tie. Sean, if the whole hockey thing doesn’t work out, I will pay you to dress me if I ever run for president.
The Great 8 has arrived with Ann! #RockTheRed Carpet in style!
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Alex Ovechkin. There’s no need to have a list here. Ovi owns this distinction just about as much as he owns the Rocket Richard Trophy every year. I think he has only one suit. This bright blue number does him no favors. But he’s really good at hockey and brought Ann, so he gets a free pass from me.
Grubauer: 10/10 undercut pic.twitter.com/HrIEnE66q1
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Phillipp Grubauer. The Caps new back-up goaltender looked like the newest Bond villain with this bold undercut.
Man bun for Carlson! pic.twitter.com/iygOPcOCY8
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John Carlson. Or should we call him Samurai John? Several readers volunteered to bring scissors and cut this off for him. I think they are gracious for doing so.
Ovi and Ann: BFFs 4 lyfe pic.twitter.com/QWfbSyyxsV
— RMNB (@russianmachine) October 10, 2015
Ann Schaab. Fantastic. You are beautiful, Ann.
Latta! #CapsRedCarpet #caps pic.twitter.com/xJP8jNtdUL
— мєℓιѕѕα αℓℓєи ⚓️ (@Love4Greenie) October 10, 2015
Michael Latta
#Caps Jay Beagle signs autographs on the red carpet prior to the Caps home opener. pic.twitter.com/ntYxa23K6N
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) October 10, 2015
Jay Beagle
First player on the #RockTheRed Carpet! The Chim-Dawg!! #CapsDevils pic.twitter.com/LQpOhiqZFV
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 10, 2015
Jason Chimera
Bura! #CapsRedCarpet #caps pic.twitter.com/Us6HMa2pO3
— мєℓιѕѕα αℓℓєи ⚓️ (@Love4Greenie) October 10, 2015
Andre Burakovsky
Brown! #CapsRedCarpet #caps pic.twitter.com/nXsCyxc2OU
— мєℓιѕѕα αℓℓєи ⚓️ (@Love4Greenie) October 10, 2015
Chris Brown
Brooksie! #CapsRedCarpet #caps #HesDoneThisBefore pic.twitter.com/qyHUO0MtQr
— мєℓιѕѕα αℓℓєи ⚓️ (@Love4Greenie) October 10, 2015
Brooks Laich
Backie! #CapsRedCarpet #caps pic.twitter.com/LjENCxv4dA
— мєℓιѕѕα αℓℓєи ⚓️ (@Love4Greenie) October 10, 2015
Nicklas Backstrom
OSHIE!!!! #CapsRedCarpet #caps pic.twitter.com/56yUe0LbuN
— мєℓιѕѕα αℓℓєи ⚓️ (@Love4Greenie) October 10, 2015
TJ Oshie
Kuzy! #CapsRedCarpet #caps pic.twitter.com/mK87JUvcix
— мєℓιѕѕα αℓℓєи ⚓️ (@Love4Greenie) October 10, 2015
Evgeny Kuznetsov
Niskanen! #CapsRedCarpet #caps pic.twitter.com/boFX1zZpxW
— мєℓιѕѕα αℓℓєи ⚓️ (@Love4Greenie) October 10, 2015
Matt Niskanen
Alzner! #CapsRedCarpet #caps pic.twitter.com/1uFuPneA5K
— мєℓιѕѕα αℓℓєи ⚓️ (@Love4Greenie) October 10, 2015
Karl Alzner
Galiev! #CapsRedCarpet #caps pic.twitter.com/bdioNiaWpc
— мєℓιѕѕα αℓℓєи ⚓️ (@Love4Greenie) October 10, 2015
Stan Galiev
Williams! #CapsRedCarpet #caps pic.twitter.com/xMQzS7rIDf
— мєℓιѕѕα αℓℓєи ⚓️ (@Love4Greenie) October 10, 2015
Justin Williams
Orpik! #CapsRedCarpet #caps pic.twitter.com/SVBAg8uS26
— мєℓιѕѕα αℓℓєи ⚓️ (@Love4Greenie) October 10, 2015
Brooks Orpik
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