Ilya Samsonov may be married now, but he still has a special place in his heart for Vitek Vanecek.
On Tuesday, the Czech goaltender was named the Hershey Bears’ player of the week after posting a shutout and back-to-back victories.
In the comments of the Instagram post announcing the news, Samsonov congratulated his former teammate.
Yes, it included the kissy face emoji.
Monday afternoon, the Washington Capitals visited MedStar Georgetown University Hospital to deliver some holiday cheer for those in need.
Players divided into groups and distributed blankets, kid’s club packages, and hats collected as part of the team’s recent drive for Ellie’s Hats. There were also balloons, cupcakes, gifts, and a photographer which was all made possible from funds raised for Hope for Henry. Finally, the players and patients also brushed Capitals-themed canvas paintings in conjunction with Tracy’s Kids, a pediatric art therapy organization. The paintings will be autographed and auctioned off during the Capitals game on December 29.
But the news of the day was Alex Ovechkin and Andre Burakovsky’s ever-expanding bromance, which has appeared to reach Semin-esque levels.
Consider Ovechkin gave Burakovsky a back rub while the two worked on their canvas paintings. The pair joked around constantly. In certain brilliant photos captured by Chris Gordon, Ovechkin would look at Burakovsky and the Russian machine’s face would resemble the heart-eyes emoji.
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As you’ll recall on Thursday, the Caps’ plane was delayed while trying to depart New York City. During the wait, Caps captain Alex Ovechkin took Andre Burakovsky (and his banana) into his arms and the two Caps forwards cuddled under a comforter.
Monday, the two forwards’ bromance continued during a trip to Georgetown Hospital.
Andre Burakovsky has been ice cold this season, going goal-less in his last 26 games. On Thursday, seven-time 50 goal-scorer Alex Ovechkin took matters — and literally Andre — into his own hands, to try and thaw the young forward from the throes of his early season shooting slump.
Meet the Andre Oveburrito.
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