Shot 2: For a guy that wants out, Martin Erat sure was working hard to get around around Seth Jones.
Shot 4: From this perspective, it first looked like Troy Brouwer knew something that no one else in Verizon Center knew that would disallow the goal, but it turned out he was the only one in Verizon Center that didn't know he scored.
Shot 6: And the smiles came back.
Shot 9: And Alex Ovechkin scored again.
Shot 14: And John Carlson threw a hit, but this wasn't one.
Shot 15: Karl Alzner with nothing but net, just like, um, never before in Verizon Center.
Shot 17: Patrick Wey about to be welcomed to the NHL. This was a better look for Matt Hendricks when he was wearing the red jersey.
Shot 19: With another 3-0 lead, Braden Holtby almost made it feel like deja vu all over again.
Shot 20: What happens if the other team does't show up for a game?
Shot 21: We do.
Shot 29: Gabriel Bourque. Ouch!
Shot 30: Remember Snovechkin!
Shot 31: Probably a good thing that Holtby didn't mind having someone look over his shoulder.
Shot 33 & Shot 34: It took Alzner 148 games at Verizon Center to score a goal. It took Nate Schmidt 15. Something worth screaming about, for sure.
Shot 36: Wey gets another welcome to the NHL.
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Clyde's Shots: Capitals-Predators, December 7, 2013
When Alzner and Schmidt score, you know the shots must be good
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- Green Checked by Legwand December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) is checked into the glass by Nashville Predators forward David Legwand (11) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Erat Battles Jones December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Martin Erat (10) battles for the puck with Nashville Predators defenseman Steh Jones (3) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Cullen and Carlson on the Boards December 7, 2013: Nashville Predators forward Matt Cullen (7) is tied up on the boards with Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Everyone Knows Brouwer Scored But Brouwer December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals and fans react to a goal scored by forward Troy Brouwer (20) against the Nashville Predators during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Celebrating a Brouwer Goal December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals celebrate a goal scored by forward Troy Brouwer (20) against the Nashville Predators during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Celebrating a Brouwer Goal December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Troy Brouwer (20) returns to trench after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Holtby Keeps the Puck In Front December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) keeps the puck in front of him during a flurry from the Nashville Predators Gabriel Bourque (57) and David Legwand (11) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Looking For the Puck December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators look for the puck during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Ovechkin Shoots and Scores December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a that results in a power play goal on the Nashville Predators during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Ovechkin in Spotlight After Goal December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates in the spotlight after scoring a power play goal on the Nashville Predators during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Schmidt Drives Hornqvist December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) drives Nashville Predators forward Patric Hornqvist (27) into the boards during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Puck In Front of Holtby December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) make a save against the Nashville Predators during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Ovechkin Shot Wide December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a shot past Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Carlson Avoids Stalberg Check December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) avoids a check by Nashville Predators forward Viktor Stalberg (25) into the boards during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Alzner's First Goal At Verizon December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) celebrates a goal against the Nashville Predators during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center, the first he scored there in his six seasons playing for the Capitals. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Capitals and Predators Faceoff December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators following a face-off during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Hendricks Lines Up Wey December 7, 2013: Nashville Predators forward Matt Hendricks (26) lines up Washington Capitals defenseman Patrick Wey (56) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Wilson Escorted to Bench December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson (43) is escorted to the bench following a fight during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Nashville Predators. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Predators Score One on Holtby December 7, 2013: Nashville Predators celebrate a goal by defenseman Roman Josi (59) on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Capitals Line Up For Who? December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals wait to take a face-off against the Nashville Predators during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Miss U Hendy December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals fans hold up a sign reading 'Miiss U Hendy' as Nashville Predators forward and former Capital Matt Hendricks (26) skates by before the start of the second period of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Backstrom Passes December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) passes the puck during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Nashville Predators. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Backstrom Surrounded By Predators December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) surrounded by Nashville Predators during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Mazanec Looks Into Corner December 7, 2013: Nashville Predators goalie Marek Mazanec (39) looks into the corner during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Washington Capitals. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Wilson Bumps Gaustad December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson (43) bumps Nashville Predators forward Paul Gaustad (28) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Erat and Mazanec Look For the Puck December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Martin Erat (10) and Nashville Predators goalie Marek Mazanec (39) look for the puck during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Green Defends Stalerg and Wilson December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) defends against a rush by Nashville Predators forwards Viktor Stalberg (25) and Colin wilson (33) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Alzner Gestures December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) signals to other players as the puck is dumped in behind him by Nashville Predators forward Colin Wilson (33) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Bourque Blocks Shot December 7, 2013: Nashville Predators forward Gabriel Bourque (57) blocks a shot by the Washington Capitals during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Ovechkin and Weber Into Mazanec December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) and Nashville Predators defenseman crash into Predators goalie Marek Mazanec (39) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Slapshot Behind Holtby December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals mascot Slapshot sits in the stands behind goalie goalie Braden Holtby (70) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Capitals and Predators Crowd Holtby's Crease December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators players crowd goalie Braden Holtby's (70) crease during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Schmidt Scores His First December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) screams after scoring his first NHL goal during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Nashville Predators. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Schmidt Screams December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) screams after scoring his first NHL goal during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Nashville Predators. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Holtby Congratulated Schmidt December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) is congratulated by goalie Braden Holtby (70) following his first NHL career goal during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Nashville Predators. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Nystrom Scored on Holtby December 7, 2013: Nashville Predators celebrate a goal by Eric Nystrom (24) on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Wey Checked By Spaling December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Patrick Wey (56) is checked into the glass by Nashville Predators forward Nick Spaling (13) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Holtby Goes Sailing December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) is knocked around the side of the net during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center Nashville Predators. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Holtby Saves December 7, 2013: The puck flies over the shoulder towards the corner after a save by Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) on a shot by the Nashville Predators during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
- Green Congratulates Holtby December 7, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) hugs goalie Braden Holtby (70) after the Capitls defeated the Nashville Predators in their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)