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The Soto Shuffle makes MLB The Show 20

The Washington Nationals’ World Series-winning season was filled with tons of incredible and iconic moments. Two of them have even made it into the upcoming video game MLB The Show 20.

Outfielder Juan Soto’s crotch-grabbing, between-pitch “Soto Shuffle” and the Nationals’ dugout dance parties were both featured in the trailer released on Wednesday.

Also, featured: Anthony Rendon in an Angels uniform. But let’s bury that until the end.

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By Donya Abramo 22 hours ago

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Alex Semin calls Alex Ovechkin the best hockey player in the world right now

Former Capitals forward and current captain of HC Vityaz, Alex Semin, took part in the KHL All-Star weekend in late January.

As part of the festivities, ESPN’s Emily Kaplan polled some of the players on a broad range of topics, from what they like to splurge on, to who the best hockey player in the world is right now.

Semin stuck by his fellow Young Gun and name-twin when he gave his answer: Alex Ovechkin.

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By Donya Abramo 2 days ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov jokes he may ‘fight’ Ilya Samsonov over video games

On January 15th, Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov joined John “JohnWayne” Casagranda of Caps Gaming to play some NHL 20 and FIFA. There was some good-natured chirping throughout the Twitch stream, as Kuznetsov and Casagranda went head-to-head, with a few interesting insights into the Capitals’ gaming habits, including Kuzy and rookie goaltender Ilya Samsonov’s daily battles on both NHL 20 and FIFA.

Samsonov even mentioned the two played against each other regularly to The Washington Post’s Samantha Pell in November, saying, “He’s constantly losing. He doesn’t have enough experience. He’s playing poorly, to be honest.”

But when Scott Allen caught up with Kuznetsov after the Twitch stream, he denied that it was quite that bad. “We pretty much play every day,” Kuznetsov told Allen. “Last three days, he won one game. We play 10 times. So, suck on that, Sammy.”

However, it might not be as simple a victory as Kuznetsov is making it out to be.

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By Donya Abramo 3 days ago

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Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith get into scrap at Chicago Blackhawks practice

At the Chicago Blackhawks morning skate on Tuesday, captain Jonathan Toews and defenseman Duncan Keith got into a scrap.

According to The Athletic’s Mark Lazerus, Toews “had Keith pinned down on the ice” and “had most of his jersey off.” Blackhawks assistant coach Sheldon Brookbank broke up the fight. There were stick-taps from some of the team and then the morning skate resumed.

Yup. A completely normal Tuesday morning.

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By Donya Abramo 3 days ago

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Trailer: New documentary shows Connor McDavid’s difficult rehab after potential career-ending injury

On April 6th, 2019, during the final regular-season game of the Edmonton Oilers’ 2018-19 schedule, Connor McDavid went crashing into the Calgary Flames net and suffered a terrifying and potentially career-ending injury.

It was later revealed that McDavid’s injury was a Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) tear in his left knee, something that came with a recommendation for surgery and carried a 10-month rehabilitation and recovery. McDavid opted for an advanced non-surgical rehabilitation program with the aim to return for the first game of the Oilers’ 2019-20 regular reason, just six months away.

Sportsnet had full access to McDavid and his rehab entire team throughout the off-season and documented it in a new feature called “Whatever It Takes,” which is slated to debut following the NHL All-Star Skills Competition on Friday, January 24th.

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By Donya Abramo 3 days ago

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Washington Capitals announce every player’s goal song

Hockey may be a team sport, but players have found ways to individually express themselves. From Alex Ovechkin’s yellow skate laces to Braden Holtby’s fashion sense, the Capitals have been one of the NHL’s leading teams to allow their players to show off their personalities to fans.

The Capitals went a step further with it this season. The team debuted goal songs for every individual player. Superstars like Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom either selected their tune or, according to the Washington Post’s Samantha Pell, the Caps’ game operations staff did so for them.

The result has been even more anticipation and joy for goals as well as more insight into individual players’ personalities.

Monday, the Washington Capitals released all the players’ goal songs (and a Spotify playlist to go with it).

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NHL announces top women players to compete with men in All-Star Skills Competition event

On January 15th, a roster of 20 American and Canadian hockey players was announced for an Elite Women’s 3-on-3 tournament set to take place during the 2020 NHL All-Star Skills Competition.

In addition to the 3-on-3 game, one player from each of the Elite Women’s Canadian and American teams will also go head-to-head with the NHL All-Stars in the Gatorade Shooting Stars challenge.

The NHL’s Twitter account posted two polls on Monday so that fans could vote for which player they would like to see take on the challenge.

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By Donya Abramo 4 days ago

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New York Islanders delete Devon Toews bird-celly tweet after getting roasted on Twitter

After Devon Toews scored to put the New York Islanders up 4-1 over the Capitals, he used Evgeny Kuznetsov’s now-iconic bird walk celly to really rub it in. The Islanders Twitter account posted a video, calling it a “💯 celly” – thinking the game was over.

But you guys, it wasn’t. The Capitals scored five unanswered goals in the third period to win the game 6-4.

The Islanders got roasted so bad in their replies that they deleted the tweet.

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By Donya Abramo 6 days ago

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Hurricanes’ Dougie Hamilton breaks fibula after leg bends awkwardly during fall

During the Carolina Hurricanes’ 3-2 loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, defenseman Dougie Hamilton left the game after getting his skates tangled with forward Kevin Stenlund and falling awkwardly on his leg.

As Hamilton fell late in the second period, his left leg bent underneath him and his full weight came down on top of it. He was unable to stand after the tumble and required help from a trainer and teammate Trevor van Riemsdyk to leave the ice. Hamilton did not return to the game.

Warning: This video might be disturbing to some.

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By Donya Abramo 7 days ago

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Ilya Samsonov becomes 10th NHL rookie goaltender ever to win 9+ consecutive decisions

Lost in Alex Ovechkin’s legendary night, Ilya Samsonov made more history on Thursday night with the Capitals decisive win over the New Jersey Devils.

Samsonov is now the 10th different rookie goaltender in NHL history to record a win in nine consecutive decisions during the regular season, and only the second active goaltender on the list, alongside the St. Louis Blues’ Jordan Binnington.

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By Donya Abramo 7 days ago

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