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Alex Ovechkin opens morning skate again with ‘hot lap’ around Amalie Arena

On Monday, ahead of the Capitals decisive Game Six against the Pittsburgh Penguins, captain Alex Ovechkin took over the traditional “hot lap” from Jay Beagle at morning skate.

According to NBC Sports Washington’s Tarik El-Bashir, Ovi’s hot lap is now “officially a thing.” At Amalie Arena Friday, the Russian machine once again kicked off morning skate with a lap around the rink, as the rest of the Capitals cheered and tapped their sticks.

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By Donya Abramo 12 months ago

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Game One lines: Andre Burakovsky returns to the Caps lineup, Chandler Stephenson will center third line

The Washington Capitals are in Tampa Bay ready to face off against the Lightning in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final.

Here’s a look at the ever-changing lines from the morning skate.

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By Elyse Bailey 12 months ago

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Nicklas Backstrom misses morning skate ahead of Game One

The Washington Capitals open their third-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning this evening, but they may be without one of their best players.

Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom did not participate in the Capitals’ morning skate on Friday. The Washington Post’s Isabelle Khurshudyan believes he’s “doubtful” to play.

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By Ian Oland 12 months ago

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