Shot 1: "Wake up, boys! Show some life! Let's go, boys!"
Shot 2: Posted for effect.
Shot 3: Shine on. Um, it's been a while since Matt Hendricks sported a shiner worth talking about, eh?
Shot 5: There are so many things wrong with this.
Shot 11: Things were working out okay with two rookie defensemen so it only seemed natural to try three.
Shot 18: Stop me if you've heard this story before.
Shot 19: Who would have guessed?
Shot 20: Also posted for effect.
Shot 23: So close. So far.
Shot 25: "In my day…"
Shot 29: "Here we go."
Shot 32: The Capitals didn't spend much time in the box, so they had that going for them. Which was nice.
Shot 39: The more things change, the more they stay the same.
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Clyde's Shots: Capitals-Hurricanes, March 12, 2013
40 photos of the Capitals and Hurricanes. 10 shots for each Hurricanes goal is mere coincidence.
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Boy Banging on Glass
March 12, 2013: A young Washington Capitals fan bangs on the glass during warm ups before their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby and Neuvirth
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (#30) skates by starting goalie Braden Holtby (#70) just before the start of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Hendricks Caught in Spotlight
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks (#26) caught in a passing spotlight just before the start of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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J Staal Yells For Puck
March 12, 2013: Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal (#11) yells for the puck in front of Washington Capitals defenseman Tomas Kundratek (#36) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Hurricanes Celebrate
March 12, 2013: Carolina Hurricanes players celebrate defenseman Joe Corvo's goal against the Washington Capitals during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby Defends
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) in action during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Turns With Puck at Blue Line
March 12, 2013: Through distorted glass, Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (#8) with the puck at the blue line in the Carolina Hurricanes zone during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby Watches Water
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) squeezes water from his water bottle during a stop in play during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Kundratek Draws Hooking Penalty
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Tomas Kundratek (#36 red) draws a hooking penalty on Carolina Hurricanes forward Jussi Jokinen (#36 white) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Jussi Jokinen In The Box
March 12, 2013: Carolina Hurricanes forward Jussi Jokinen stands in the penalty box while serving a hooking penalty against the Washington Capitals during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Schilling, Kundratek, Oleksy
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals rookie defensemen Cameron Schilling (#45), Tomas Kundratek (#36) and Steven Oleksy (#61) at the bench during a sop in play in their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Johansson Instructs Schilling
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals assistant coach Calle Johansson gives instructions to defenseman Cameron Schilling (#45) on the bench in his first NHL game during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby Closes Eyes
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) closes his eyes during a TV timeout during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Semin and Tlusty Wait
March 12, 2013: Carolina Hurricanes forwards Alexander Semin (#18) and Jiri Tlusty (#19) during a stop in play during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against Washington Capitals. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Hurricane Semin
March 12, 2013: Carolina Hurricanes forward Alexander Semin (#28) waits for a face-off during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Washington Capitals. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby Crouches
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) crouches during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Brouwer and Peters Look Up
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Troy Brouwer (#20) and Carolina Hurricanes goalie Justin Peters (#35) look in the air for the puck during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Semin Falls After Hit to the Face
March 12, 2013: Carolina Hurricanes forward Alexander Semin (#28) falls to the ice after being knocked in the face during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Washington Capitals. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Semin on Ice
March 12, 2013: Carolina Hurricanes forward Alexander Semin (#28) lies not eh ice after taking a hit to the face during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Washington Capitals. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Capitals Skate Around Semin
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals skate around Carolina Hurricanes forward Alexander Semin (#28) as he lies not eh ice after being hit in the face during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ward Waits for Face Off
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward (#42) waits for a face-off against the Carolina Hurricanes during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Corvo Defends Ovechkin
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (#8) is heavily defended by Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Joe Corvo (#77) as he drives to the Hurricanes net during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Johansson Looks Back
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (#90) looks back after being stopped by Carolina Hurricanes goalie Justin Peters (#35) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Backstrom and Staal
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (#19) and Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal (#11) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Oates Gestures on Bench
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates explains something to forward Mike Ribeiro (#9) on the benchduring their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Brouwer Steals Puck on Penalty Kill
March 12, 2013: Through distorted glass, Washington Capitals forward Troy Brouwer (#20) steals the puck in the neutral zone during Carolina Hurricanes power play in their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Checks Faulk
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (#8) checks Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk (#27) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Fehr, Backstrom and Brouwer on Bench
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals forwards Eric Fehr (#16), Nicklas Backstrom (#19) and Troy Brouwer (#20 ) discuss on the bench during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby Takes a Breath
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) takes a breath before stepping onto the ice for the third period of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Riley Nash and Jeff Schultz
March 12, 2013: Carolina Hurricanes forward Riley Nash (#20) and Washington Capitals defenseman Jeff Schultz (#55) watch the puck during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby Holds His Crease
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) protects his net as Carolina Hurricanes forward Chris Terry (#58) is knocked his way during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Hendricks Waits to Get Out of Box
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks (#26) stands in the penalty box waiting for time to expire on his third period high sticking penalty against the Carolina Hurricanes during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Oleksy and Bowman Fight in Background
March 12, 2013: Carolina Hurricanes forward Riley Nash (#20) and Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) watch Capitals defenseman Steven Oleksy (#61) fight Hurricanes forward Drayson Bowman (#21) fight during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Bowman Fights Oleksy
March 12, 2013: Carolina Hurricanes forward Drayson Bowman (#21) and Washington Capitals defenseman Steven Oleksy (#61) fight in the third period of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Schilling and Carlson Watch the Save
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) makes the save as watched by defensemen Cameron Schilling (#45) and John Carlson (#74) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby Looks Into Corner
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (#70) looks into the corner during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovehckin Clears Visor
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (#8) clears his visor during a stop in play in their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Oleksy Reaches
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Steven Oleksy (#61) reaches to break up a pas during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Kundratek Blocks Semin Shot
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals defenseman Tomas Kundratek (#36) blocks a shot by Carolina Hurricanes forward Alexander Semin (#28) with his skate during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Looks Up
March 12, 2013: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (#8) looks up somewhere in the waning moment of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)