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Clyde's Shots: Capitals-Jets, February 6, 2014

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29 shots of the Caps shooting down the Jets

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  • Brouillette Before His First NHL Game February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Julien Brouillette (59) before making his NHL debut in an ice hockey game between the Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Carlson and Kerry Shake Hands February 6, 2014: United States Secretary of State John Kerry shakes hands with Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) before a ceremonial face-off honoring players headed to the 2014 WInter Olympics in Sochi, Russia before the NHL ice hockey game between the Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Secretary of State John Kerry and Olympians from teh Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets soon to play in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia along with United States Secretary of State John Kerry during the singing of the national anthem before the start of their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Wellman Watches Puck February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Casey Wellman (48) watches the puck fly above the ice during their NHL ice hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Wey and Byfuglien February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Patrick Wey (56) tries to hold ff Winnipeg Jets forward Dustin Byfuglien (33) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Wilson Checks Pardy February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson (43) checks Winnipeg Jets defenseman Adam Pardy (2) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Holtby Shoulder Save February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) makes an early save against the Winnipeg Jets during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Holtby Grabs Puck February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) grabs the puck during their NHL ice hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Brouwer Celebrates First Goal of Night February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Troy Brouwer (20) celebrates his first period goal against the Winnipeg Jets during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Brouwer Smiles, Byfuglien Does Not February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Troy Brouwer (20) approaches the Capitals bench to celebrate his first period goal against the Winnipeg Jets during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Brouillette and Wey Take Trouba February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Julien Brouillette (59) and defenseman Patrick Wey (56) drive Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) towards the boards during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Jets Try to Clear Caps February 6, 2014: Winnipeg Jets try to clear Washington Capitals from their goalie's crease during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Byfuglien Eyes Wey February 6, 2014: Winnipeg Jets forward Dustin Byfuglien (33) gives Washington Capitals defenseman Patrick Wey (56) the eye after they fall to the ice during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Backstrom Tossed From Faceoff February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) gets tossed from a face-off against Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele (55) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Little and Fehr Faceoff February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Eric Fehr (16) faces off against Winnipeg Jets forward Bryan Little (18) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin in Pavelec's Crease February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) and Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Backstrom Tripped by Byfuglien February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) is tripped by Winnipeg Jets forward forward Dustin Byfuglien (#33) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Byfuglien Closes on Holtby February 6, 2014: Winnipeg Jets forward DUstin Byfuglien (33) approaches as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) plays the puck from the boards during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Backstrom and Little Faceoff February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) faces off against Winnipeg Jets forward Bryan Little (18) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Wilson Scores With Help From Brouillette February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Backstrom's Leg Before Ovechkin's Goal February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) legs goes up during action int he Winnipeg Jets goal crease a moment before a goal by Alex Ovechkin in their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin Scores on Jets February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Capitals Celebrate and Jets Wallow February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals celebrate a goal by forward Alex Ovechkin (8) against the Winnipeg Jets during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Orlov and Wheeler Collide and Fall February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Dimitri Orlov (81) and Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler (26) fall after colliding during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Wheeler Drives Carrick February 6, 2014: Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler (26) drives Washington Capitals defenseman Connor Carrick (58) towards the boards during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Celebrating Brouwer's Second Goal February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals celebrate forward Troy Brouwer's (20) second goal of the night against the Winnipeg Jets during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Brouwer Jumps the Glass February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Troy Brouwer's (20) jumps the glass after scoring his second goal of the night against the Winnipeg Jets during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Capitals Return to Bench After Brouwer Goal February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals return to the bench after a goal by forward Troy Brouwer (20) against the Winnipeg Jets during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Capitals Help Holtby Protect Net February 6, 2014: Washington Capitals help goalie Braden Holtby (70) protect his net late in their NHL ice hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Shot 1: Welcome to the NHL, Julien Brouillette.

Shot 2: Real American Hero John Carlson and the Secretary of State, John Kerry. Oh, and Blake Wheeler, too.

Shot 3: Perhaps the oddest, yet respectable, pregame ceremony I've witnessed in person.

Shot 5: Does it look Patrick Wey knows Dustin Byfuglien is behind him?

Shot 8: Braden Holtby holds it.

Shot 10: Troy Brouwer smiling, Byfuglien fuming.

Shot 11: The new guys making trouble for Jacob Trouba.

Shot 13: Byfuglien giving Wey the evil eye stare.

Shot 14: Nicklas Backstrom, look at him standing there on his hind legs like a Rory Calhoun.

Shot 21: Here,a Backstrom leg is in the air.

Shot 22: Who doesn't enjoy an Alex Ovechkin goal celebration?

Shot 23: The Winnipeg Jets, maybe?

Shot 27: And if Ovie won't jump the glass, Brouwer will.

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