Shot 1: Who knew the lights would be turned off on Braden Holtby?
Shot 3: Jason Chimera chirping up the Jumbo Joe Thornton Tree.
Shot 7: Holtby does not look like a happy goalie.
Shot 8: Holtby definitely does not look like a happy goalie.
Shot 10: When John Scott blew past Brooks Orpik, who else remembered that Roman Hamrlik also wore #44 for the Capitals and realized both of their names end in "IK?"
Shot 11: Holtby really does not look like a happy goalie.
Shot 19: You thought Alex Ovechkin was going to shoot here, didn't you? Everyone else did except Marcus Johansson.
Shot 20: And look what happened.
Shot 26: Nate Schmidt looks a lot more happy than Holtby did earlier.
Shot 32: Liam O'Brien doing what Liam O'Brien does? I guess we'll find out.
Shot 33: He smiles, too.
Shot 35: Joel Ward disputes the fairness of NHL linesman David Brisebois' challenge that the Washington Capitals win five faceoffs in the rest of their game against the San Jose Sharks.
Shot 37: Is it still good to be Ovi? And get mobbed like this everywhere you go?
Shot 49: Karl Alzner is sometimes like a goalie extension.
Shot 50: Logan Couture hasn't been a rookie in years, but he kind of looked like one here.
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Clyde's Shots: Capitals-Sharks, October 14, 2014
The Caps may have lost to the Sharks, but at least Clyde's Shots are back!
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Holtby and Ovechkin Take Ice
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) and forward Alex Ovechkin (8) take the ice before their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the San Jose Sharks. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Backstrom Checks Couture
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) checks San Jose Sharks forward Logan Coture (39) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Chimera and Thornton Share Words
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Jason Chimera (25) and San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton (19) share words while returning to their benches during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Irwin Scores One
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Irwin (52) scores a power play goal on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Faceoff Lineup
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) forward Eric Fehr (16) and defenseman Mike Green (52) line up for a defensive zone face-off during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the San Jose Sharks. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Marleau Checks Green
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau(12) checks Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby Watches
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) watches as the ice is cleaned during a TV timeout during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the San Jose Sharks. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby Watches Screen Above
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) watches a replay on the scoreboard during a TV timeout during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the San Jose Sharks. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Niskanen Skates Backwards
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) skates with the puck during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center San Jose Sharks. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Scott Past Orpik
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: San Jose Sharks forward John Scott (20) gets past Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby After Being Pulled
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) looks on from the bench shortly after being pulled following three quick San Jose Shark goals in the first period of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Desjardins Checks Carlson
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: San Jose Sharks forward Andrew Desjardins (10) checks Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Marleau Checks Niskanen
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau (12) checks Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Checks Demers
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) checks San Jose Sharks defenseman Jason Demers (5) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Niemi Before Start of Second
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) before the start of the second period of their NHL ice hockey game against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Backstrom and Pavelski Faceoff
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) faces off against San Jose Sharks forward Joe Pavelski (8) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Skates Without Puck
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) during their NHL ice hockey game against the San Jose Sharks at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Brouwer and Marleau Faceoff
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Troy Brouwer (20) face-off against San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau (12) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Power Play Pass
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) passes on the power play during their NHL ice hockey game against the San Jose Sharks at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Celebrating Johansson's Goal
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals celebrate forward Marcus Johansson's (90) power play goal against the San Jose Sharks during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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The Hug Breaks Up
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals celebrate forward Marcus Johansson's (90) power play goal against the San Jose Sharks during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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A Laich and Couture Faceoff
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich (21) and San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture (39) face off during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Laich and Nieto
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich (21) is defended by San Jose Sharks forward Matt Nieto (83) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Trotz Watches From Bench
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz watches his team from the bench during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the San Jose Sharks. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Green Scores Past Burns
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) takes a goal scoring shot past San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Rookies Celebrate Green's Goal
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals celebrate Mike Green's goal against the San Jose Sharks during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Celebrating Green's Goal
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals celebrate defenseman Mike Green's (52) goal against the San Jose Sharks during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Celebrates His First of the Night
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his first goal against the San Jose Sharks during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Celebrating His First of the Night
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his first goal against the San Jose Sharks during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Another Laich and Couture Faceoff
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich (21) and San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture (39) face-off during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Brouwer and Hannan
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Troy Brouwer (20) and San Jose Sharks defenseman Scott Hannan (27) vie for position during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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O'Brien Sticks Out Tongue
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Liam O'Brien (87) sticks his tongue out at San Jose Sharks forward John Scott (20) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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O'Brien Smiling
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Liam O'Brien (87) after taunting San Jose Sharks John Scott during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Johansson Looking At Ice
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (90) looks at the ice during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the San Jose Sharks. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ward Pleads His Case
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward (42) speaks to the linesman during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the San Jose Sharks. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Laich Pressures Vlasic
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich (21) pressures San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Center of Sharks Attention
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) is the center of San Jose Sharks attention at the end of the second period of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Carlson Can't Stop Wingels
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) tries to stop San Jose Sharks forward Tommy Wingels (57) from taking a shot during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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After Wingels Scores
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals and San Jose Sharks react to a third period goal by Sharks forward Tommy Wingels (57) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Sharks Celebrate By Peters
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: San Jose Sharks celebrate a third period goal by Tommy Wingels (57) on Washington Capitals goalie Justin Peters (35) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Backstrom Looks Back
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) looks back after a face-off against the San Jose Sharks during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Peters Protects Net as Backstrom Plays Puck
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Justin Peters (35) protects his net as forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) plays the puck during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the San Jose Sharks. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Peters in Net
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Justin Peters (35) in net during the third period of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the San Jose Sharks. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Couture Shoots Past Niskanen
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture (39) gets a shot off past Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Orpik Lines Up Couture
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) lines up San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture (39) for a hit during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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All Looking At Puck
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals and San Jose Sharks follow the puck to wall following a third period face-off during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Orpik Tries to Clear Crease
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) tries to clear San Jose Sharks forward Joe Pavelski (8) from goalie Justin Peters' (35) crease during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Orpik Trying to Clear Pavelski
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) tries to clear San Jose Sharks forward Joe Pavelski (8) from goalie Justin Peters' (35) crease during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Alzner Using His Body
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) uses his body to block a San Jose Sharks shot during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Makes Move on Couture
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) makes a move and gets by San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture (39) in overtime of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Gains the Zone
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) brings the puck into the San Jose Sharks zone in overtime of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Burakovsky Gains Zone
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky (65) takes the zone past San Jose Sharks forward Patrick marleau (12) in overtime of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Green Loses Puck in Sharks Zone
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) loses the puck deep in the San Jose Sharks zone during overtime of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Hannan and Backstrom Look For Puck
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: San Jose Sharks defenseman Scott Hannan (27) and Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) look for the puck in overtime of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Niemi
WASHINGTON, DC - October 14, 2014: San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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