Clyde's Shots: Capitals-Jets, January 22, 2013

The Caps' home opener might not have seemed like much to look at... until you see these stills

By clydeorama Jan 23, 2013, 11:00am EST

An Older Ovechkin January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (#8) takes the ice for warm ups before their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Winnipeg Jets. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Brouwer and Hendricks in Warm Ups January 22, 2013: The Washington Capitals eventual goal scorers their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Winnipeg Jets get amped up during warm ups before the game. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Green Takes Warm Up Shot January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (#52) takes a shot during warm ups before their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Winnipeg Jets. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Slapshot Flies Flag at Center Ice January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals mascot Slapshot flies the Capitals flag before their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Winnipeg Jets. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Johnasson With a Sparkle In His Eye January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (#90) in the spotlight before their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Winnipeg Jets. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Hendricks Scores First January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals celebrate forward Matt Hendricks (#26) first period goal against the Winnipeg Jets during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Oates Looks Down January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates stands behind the Capitals bench during a stop in play in their NHL ice hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Is That Poti? Yeah, it's Poti January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals forwards Alex Ovechkin (#8) and Marcus Johansson (#90) and defenseman Tom Poti (#3) lined up for a defensive zone face-off during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Oops, Deflection January 22, 2013: The puck deflects off Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson's (#74) skate and into the net behind goalie Braden Holtby (#70) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Winnipeg Jets. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Ribeiro's Blood January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Mike Ribeiro (#9) bleeds after being high sticked before a face-off during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Winnipeg Jets. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Ribeiro Takes Faceoff Anyway January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Mike Ribeiro (#9) lines up for a face-off against Winnipeg Jets forward Olli Jokinen (#12) after taking a high stick from Jokinen during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Pavelec Eyes Airborne Puck January 22, 2013: Winnipeg Jets Ondrej Pavelec (#31) eyes an airborne puck during their NHL ice hockey game against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Slater and Carlson January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (#74) fends off Winnipeg Jets forward Jim Slater (#19) in front of Cpaitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Alzner Frowning January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (#27) waits for a face-off during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Winnipeg Jets. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Ribeiro With Puck at Center Ice January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Mike Ribeiro (#9) plays the puck at center ice during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Winnipeg Jets. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Slater Checks Poti January 22, 2013: Winnipeg Jets forward Jim Slater checks Washington Capitals defenseman Tom Poti (#3) and himself hard into the boards during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Holtby Gives Up Rebound January 22, 2013: The puck bounces off Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Winnipeg Jets. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Hendricks With Head Up January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks (#26) skates with the puck during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Winnipeg Jets. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Oates Scowls January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates scowls from behind the bench during a TV time out during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Winnipeg Jets. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Ovechkin Checks Wheeler January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (#8) checks Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler (#26) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Jets Score Third on Holtby January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) gives up his third goal of the night to the Winnipeg Jets during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Displeased Holtby Watches Replay January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) watches a replay of the latest goal against him by the Winnipeg Jets during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Slater Celebrates January 22, 2013: Winnipeg Jets forward Jim Slater (#19) celebrates his goal against Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Hendricks Winds Up For Slater January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks (#26) and Winnipeg Jets forward Jim Slater (#19) fight at the end of the second period of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Beagle Shoots, Pavelec Saves January 22, 2013: Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec (#31) makes a glove save on Washington Capitals forward Jay Beagle (#83) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Hendricks Fights Thorburn January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks (#26) takes on Winnipeg Jets forward Chris Thorburn (#22) in his second fight of the night during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Hendricks and Thorburn Fight January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks (#26) takes on Winnipeg Jets forward Chris Thorburn (#22) in his second fight of the night during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
Ribeiro Takes Unsportsman January 22, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Mike Ribeiro (#9) shares words with NHL Referee Brad Meier (#34) and takes an unsportsmanlike penalty during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Winnipeg Jets. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)