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Jakub Vrana tries smelling salts, immediately regrets decision

As the Capitals got ready to begin the third period in Detroit, Alex Ovechkin cracked open a pack of smelling salts.

We all know about Ovechkin’s a pro at using ammonia inhalants to get amped.

Jakub Vrana…yeah, not so much.

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By Cara Bahniuk 4 years ago

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Smelling salts are too funky for Connor McDavid

Connor McDavid needs just 13 points in his final eight games to reach the 100-point mark. The secret to his success? Nearly blinding himself with smelling salts.

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By Cara Bahniuk 5 years ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov cannot handle Alex Ovechkin’s smelling salts (GIF)

Before Friday’s tilt against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin shared his secret to fully arousing his Russian consciousness with Evgeny Kuznetsov. Ovechkin held smelling salts in front of Kuznetsov’s face. But much like Marcus Johansson last season, Kuznetsov could not handle it.

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By Ian Oland 5 years ago

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Marcus Johansson Tried Smelling Salts But Did Not Inhale

Alex Ovechkin’s pregame ritual of sniffing smelling salts is a hit with his teammates. Everybody’s doing it these days. . . if you’re cool that is.

And you are cool, right, Marcus Johansson?

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By Peter Hassett 6 years ago

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