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Tom Wilson gives TJ Oshie three butt slashes for the price of one

You guys, Tom Wilson and TJ Oshie have continued their odd pregame routine and I have the video to prove it. During warmups, Wilson will approach Oshie and whack the unstoppable shootout star in the gluteus maximus. “Just getting the boys going,” Oshie said to The Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg when trying to explain the point of it. “I don’t know.” I don’t either.

Thursday night before puck drop, Wilson gave Oshie not one, not two, but three (!) butt slashes.

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By Ian Oland 7 years ago

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Army Chief of Staff, General Mark A. Milley, drops ceremonial first puck, gives Alex Ovechkin special gift

The Washington Capitals had a special guest at Verizon Center Thursday. General Mark A. Milley, the 39th Chief of Staff for the US Army, dropped the ceremonial first puck ahead of Army Night at Verizon Center.

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By Ian Oland 7 years ago

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With Jets overtime winner, Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky in game-winning goals

Alex Ovechkin was totally electric in overtime. After the Caps blew a three-goal lead, Washington’s captain carried his team out of Verizon Center with an exhilirating finish.

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By Ian Oland 7 years ago

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Backhand bonanza, a blowout blown, and O.V. in O.T.: Caps beat Jets 4-3!

After a long but successful slog through Western Canada, the Caps have returned home to DC. Joining them at Verizon Center on Thursday was the recently defeated Winnipeg Jets, eager for another defeat. The Caps, gracious hosts they are, obliged, but not without drama.

We began with Nick Backstrom’s first goal of the season, a backhand off a rebound. Following that, in the second period came T.J. Oshie with a backhand off a rebound. Then Alex Ovechkim scored, utilizing a backhand off a rebound.

The third period found the Capitals disintegrating. Toby Enstrom scored a shorthanded goal early, then Adam Lowry exploited some bad defense to bring Winnipeg close. Marko Dano tied the game during with 8 minutes to go, finally erasing a three-goal lead.

Rego gave us no winner. The Jets tried to ice five players in three-man overtime just so Alex Ovechkin could win it.

Caps beat Jets 4-3 in overtime!

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By Peter Hassett 7 years ago

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John Carlson and Braden Holtby have an oopsie moment, crash into each other on Jets goal

Braden Holtby’s shutout bid tonight ended abruptly in the third period. The Caps gave up one of the strangest shorthanded goals that you’ll see this season.

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By Ian Oland 7 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin scores a greasy goal

Alex Ovechkin is on the board again, the Caps have scored another goal from about two feet from the goal line.

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By Ian Oland 7 years ago

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Nicklas Backstrom with the classic backwards backhand shot for first goal of the season

Nick Backstrom just scored his first goal of the season. It was your standard, everyday, no-look, backwards, backhand off a rebound.

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By Ian Oland 7 years ago

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Caps vs. Jets pregame: About darn time

At long last, the Caps return to Verizon Center–and a normal time zone. EST, you’ve been missed dearly.

We last saw the Caps when they suited up against the Jets. Thanks to Jay Beagle, the good guys returned home with their win streak intact. If the Caps want to extend that streak to four wins, they need to beat the Jets. Again.

As you’d expect, little has changed for the opposition since we last saw them two days ago. Their roster remains intact: Patrik Laine is still president of the Alex Ovechkin Fan Club, and Mathieu Perreault continues to resemble a caveman.

Puck drop is at 7 PM on CSMA. You can skip the extra caffeine for this one, folks.