Shot 1: Has the Alex Ovechkin and Jay Beagle experiment run its course yet?
Shot 2: Because it's not a Capitals power play without a quality shorthanded chance against.
Shot 3: It's also not a game until Ovechkin misses a wide open net.
Shot 8: Or until he takes a shot while sliding on his chest.
Shot 12: Of course, is it any wonder why it's been so long since Ovechkin scored at even strength?
Shot 13: Really…is it any wonder?
Shot 14: It can really tire a guy out.
Shot 16: At least there's Evgeny Kuznetsov, or Red Jesus Jr, waiting on the wing, er center, but, um,...yeah.
Shot 28: Nicklas Backstrom? Alex Ovechkin? Even strength? Okay, then.
Shot 29: When it's time to take cover, do it.
Shot 35: This game wasn't on Braden Holtby, but you wouldn't know it to look at him.
Shot 36: "There. Out there."
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Clyde's Shots: Capitals-Stars, April 1, 2014
Better photos than a bad April Fools' Day joke
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Ovechkin and Beagle
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) and forward Jay Beagle (83) during pre game introductions before their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Dallas Stars. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Halak Stops Garbutt
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a stop on a shorthanded chance by Dallas Stars forward Ryan Garbutt (16) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Stopped by Eakin
April 1, 2014: Dallas Stars forward Cody Eakin (20) gets his stick in the way of Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin's (8) open net chance during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Carlson Exits Box
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) exits the penalty box after serving a two minute minor for slashing during their NHL ice hockey game against the Dallas Stars at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Halak Stops Puck
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) stops the puck during their NHL ice hockey game against the Dallas Stars at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Stars Skate With Puck
April 1, 2014: The Dallas Stars being to skate the puck out of their zone during their NHL ice hockey game against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Fehr Checked By Roussel
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Eric Fehr (16) is checked into the glass by Dallas Stars forward Antoine Roussel (21) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Shoots From Ice
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) gets a shot on Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) after being knocked to the ice by Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Halak Swats Puck
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) bats the puck away from his crease with his stick during their NHL ice hockey game against the Dallas Stars at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Seguin Scores on Halak
April 1, 2014: Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (91) scores on Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Green and Garbutt
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) gets tangled up with Dallas Stars forward Ryan Garbutt (16) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Surrounded By Stars
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) is surrounded by Dallas Stars during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Passes Under Pressure
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) passes the puck while under heavy pressure by three Dallas Stars players during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Before Faceoff
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) before the opening face-off of the second period during their NHL ice hockey game against the Dallas Stars at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Capitals Killing Penalty
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals kill a second period penalty against the Dallas Stars during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Kuznetsov Waits For a Faceoff
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) waits at the edge of the circle for a face-off during their NHL ice hockey game against the Dallas Stars at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Wilson Skates the Puck From Deep in the Zone
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson (43) skates with the puck from behind the Capitals goal line during their NHL ice hockey game against the Dallas Stars at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Carlson Skates Through Neutral Zone With Puck
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) skates through the neutral zone with the puck during their NHL ice hockey game against the Dallas Stars at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin and Benn Look At Ovechkin's Hand
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) and Dallas Stars defenseman Jordie Benn (24) look at Ovechkin's hand shortly after Benn deflected a shot and something hit Ovehckin in the ear during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Whitney Scores on Halak
April 1, 2014: Dallas Stars forward Ray Whitney (13) scores on Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Jeffery Scores Through Capitals Wall
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals unsuccessfully try to block of the net as Dallas Stars forward Dustin Jeffrey (11) scores on Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby In For Halak
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) replaces Jaroslav Halak (41) after Halak gave up his third goal to the Dallas Stars during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Puck in Front of Holtby's Face
April 1, 2014: The puck travels in front of Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby's (70) face during their NHL ice hockey game against the Dallas Stars at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Alzner Gets in Seguin's Way
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) tries to break up a two on one chance by the Dallas Stars during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Alzner Kills Penalty With Shot Block
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) blocks a shot by Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (14) during a Dallas Stars power play their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby Pad Save
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) makes a save against the Dallas Stars during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ward Exits Box
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward (42) exists the penalty box after serving a two minute minor for slashing during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Backstrom and Ovechkin
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forwards Nicklas Backstrom (19) and Alex Ovechkin (8) at the blue line during their NHL ice hockey game against the Dallas Stars at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Goligoski Scares Fan
April 1, 2014: A fan cheers and another ducks for cover as Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) slams Into the boards during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center against the Washington Capitals. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Johansson in Battle Atop Lehtonen's Crease
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (90) battles for the puck with Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) and goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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The Puck Behind Lehtonen
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) can't get his stick on the puck behind Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Holtby Sprawling Save
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) makes a sprawling save on Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (14) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Jeffrey Shoots On Holtby
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) tries unsuccessfully to get in place to make a save on a shot by Dallas Stars forward Dustin Jeffrey (11) during their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Jeffrey Scores on Holtby
April 1, 2014: Dallas Stars forward Dustin Jeffrey (11) scores 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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Holtby Frowns
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) skates away from the net at the beginning of a TV timeout during their NHL ice hockey game against the Dallas Stars at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Ovechkin Looks Out From Bench
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) looks out over the ice from the Capitals bench during a TV timeout in their NHL ice hockey game against the Dallas Stars at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
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Garbutt Scores Shorthanded on Holtby
April 1, 2014: Dallas Stars forward Ryan Garbutt (16) scores a shorthanded 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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Caps to the Left, Stars to the Right
April 1, 2014: Washington Capitals to the left and Dallas Stars to the right late in their NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)