The Washington Capitals broke with past tradition and held their practice at Capital One Arena today, instead of Kettler Capitals Iceplex, to take their team photo.
Thursday also marked Tom Wilson 24th birthday. The burly winger was born on March 29, 1994 in his native Toronto, Canada.
The Capitals celebrated Whip’s birthday by singing him Happy Birthday after stretching. Aw, what a cute moment! Then they gave him a special surprise.
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WATCH: #ALLCAPS Caps celebrate RW Tom Wilson's 24th Birthday today with a cake on the ice. Watch what Ovie does next, and LISTEN to Trotz weigh in on Wilson's contributions to the team this year. @ABC7Sports @abc7 @tom_wilso pic.twitter.com/dUBH8Cn3lq
— Kendall Griggs (@KgriggsPhoto) March 29, 2018
Above the team can be seen singing to Tom. And then they smooshed his face into a birthday cake they got him.
Photo: Cara Bahniuk
Alex Ovechkin’s reaction is priceless.
Photo: Cara Bahniuk
Here’s a look at the birthday cake.
Photo: @Capitals
The Capitals also posted several more photos. TJ Oshie held the baked good while Alex Ovechkin, standing behind Wilson, shoved the forward’s head into the cake.
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Happy Birthday, @tom_wilso! #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/dAPsnpLnqo
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 29, 2018
Indeed. Happy Birthday, Tom.
Headline photo: Cara Bahniuk
