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Clyde's Shots: Capitals-Rangers, April 11, 2015

A forgettable game, but remember the jerseys!

By clydeorama
  • Thank You Caps Fans WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals mascot Slapshot holds a sign thanking fans before the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin In A Passing Spotlight WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) caught int he spotlight before the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovehckin and Backstrom Honored WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) and forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) were honored in a pregame ceremony for setting Capitals scoring records during the 2014-15 season before the Washington Capitals hosted the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Officials Before Puck Drop WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: NHL referees Marc Joannette (25) and Kelly Sutherland (11) and linesmen Derek Amell (75) and Michel Cormier (76) immediately before the start of the NHL ice hockey game between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Puck Under Kuznetsov WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forwards Alex Ovechkin (8) and Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) battle for the puck with New York Rangers defensemen Dan Boyle (22) and Chris Summers (55) and forward Derek Stepan (21) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Boyle Checks Galiev WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: New York Rangers defenseman Dan Boyle (22) checks Washington Capitals forward Stanislav Galiev (49) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Galiev WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Stanislav Galiev (49) at center ice as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Green Defends Against St. Louis WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) defends against New York Rangers forward Martin St. Louis (26) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Lundqvist Saves Ovechkin Shot WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) makes a save on a shot taken by Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Johansson Goes For Puck WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (90) goes for the puck along the boards between New York Rangers forward Kevin Hayes (13) and defenseman Chris Summers (55) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Backstrom Looks Up WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) looks up for the puck as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Kuznetsov Tries To Thread Needle WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) tries to stickhandle through New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider (20) and defenseman Keith Yandle (93) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin and Ward Advance WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forwards Alex Ovechkin (8) and Joel Ward (42) advance against New York Rangers James Sheppard (45) Dan Girardi (5) and Ryan McDonagh (27) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Gloveless Laich During Stop WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich (21) during a stop in play as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Laich Holds Gloves During Stop WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich (21) during a stop in play as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Johansson Tries to Wrap Around WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (90) unsuccessfully attempts a wraparound against the New York Rangers as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Hayes Scores on Holtby WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: New York Rangers forward Kevin Hayes (13) scores on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin At Center During Stop WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) at center ice during a stop in play as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Puck At Center WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: The puck sits at center ice in Verizon Center in Washington, DC waiting for play to resume as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Green To The Box WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) comments to NHL referee Kelly Sutherland (11) after being penalized for holding as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ward Faces Off Against Brassard WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward (42) faces off against New York Rangers forward Derek Brassard (16) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Glass and Gleason Exchange Words WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: New York Rangers forward Tanner Glass (15) and Washington Capitals defenseman Tim Gleason (6) exchange words during a stop in play as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Kuznetsov Looks For Play WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) looks to make a play as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Green Shoots Through Traffic WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) takes a shot through traffic on New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Kuznetsov Carries WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) carries the puck under pressure from New York Rangers defensemen Dan Girardi (5) and Ryan McDonagh (27) and forward Mats Zuccarello (36) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Captains At Stop WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin (8) and New York Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh (27) during a stop in play as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Alzner Looks Back During Stop WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) during a stop in play as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Niskanan Shot WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) takes a shot as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin Checks Sheppard WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) checks New York Rangers forward James Sheppard (45) along the boards as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Rangers and Their Fans Celebrate WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: The New York Rangers and their fans celebrate a goal by Dominc Moore (28) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Holtby Watches Replay on the Big Board WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) looks up at the video board to watch a replay of a goal he gave up to New York Rangers Dominic Moore as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Chimera and Laich Battle With Summers and Hagelin WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forwards Jason Chimera (25) and Brooks Laich (21) battle for control of the puck with New York Rangers defenseman Chris Summers (55) and forward Carl Hagelin (62) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Burakovsky Skates In WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky (65) skates with the puck through pressure as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Holtby Stops Puck In Corner WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) stop the puck in the corner on a delayed penalty call against the New York Rangers as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Holtby Races For Bench WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) races to the bench on a delayed penalty call against the New York Rangers as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin Scored A Power Play Goal WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a power play goal against the New York Rangers as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Celebrating Ovechkin's 53rd Goal WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals celebrate a power play goal by forward Alex Ovechkin (8) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Holtby Takes a Knee WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) takes a knee on the ice during a TV timeout as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Lundqvist Above the Dots In Front of Burakovsky WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) comes way out of crease to keep Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky (65) from getting to the puck as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ward Skates Up Ice With Puck WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward (42) skates up ice with the puck as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ward Passes To Ovechkin WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward (42) passes the puck to forward Alex Ovechkin (8) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Green Shoots WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) takes a shot against the New York Rangers as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Gleason Shoots WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals defenseman Tim Gleason (6) takes a shot against the New York Rangers as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin Waves to Crowd after Caps40th Tribute WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) waves to the crowd after being recognized as greatest player in Capitals history in a video tribute during a stop in play as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Glass Shoots Past Green WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: New York Rangers forward tanner Glass (15) takes a shot past Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin Advances Towards Airborne Puck WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) advances towards the airborne puck at center ice as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Kuznetsov Closes In On Lundqvist WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) closes in on New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin Collects Puck Deep in Rangers Zone WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) collects the puck deep in the New York Rangers zone as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Burakovsky Tries to Skate Between Rangers WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky (65) tries to skate between New York Rangers forwards Kevin Hayes (13) and Tanner Glass (15) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Holtby Closed Eyes WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) at center ice following the second period of the NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC where the Washington Capitals hosted the New York Rangers. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Laich Grimaces After Shot Block WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich (21) grimaces after blocking a shot during a New York Rangers power play as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Four on Four WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers skate four on four as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Gleason and Glass Fight WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals defenseman Tim Gleason (6) punches New York Rangers forward Tanner Glass (15) in a fight as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Green Snow WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) throws snow as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Ovechkin Reaches in Defense WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) unsuccessfully tries to stop New York Rangers forwards Dominic Moore (28) and Jesper Fast (19) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Galiev's First NHL Goal WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Washington Capitals forward Stanislav Galiev (49) scores his first goal in the NHLon New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Tempers Flare After Galiev's Goal WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Tempers flare following Washington Capitals forward Stanislav Galiev's (49) first NHL goal as the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers in an NHL ice hockey game at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)
  • Alzner With His Own Look WASHINGTON, DC - April 11, 2015: Unlike the rest of the Washington Capitals, Karl Alzner (27) chose a different look for the "Jersey Off Our Backs" ceremony following their regular season concluding NHL ice hockey game against the New York Rangers at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Photo by Clyde Caplan/clydeorama.com)

Shot 1: Thank you, fans.

Shot 3: Why is it that every time a home team has some kind of ceremony you get the feeling they're going to turn in a clunker?

Shot 4: Even applies to these guys.

Shot 6: Welcome to the NHL, Stanislav Galiev.

Shots 14 & 15: There's something very Capitals about Brooks Laich holding his gloves. That's why two shots.

Shot 22: Tanner Glass and Tim Gleason...(see Shot 53).

Shot 28. Who doesn't like torque?

Shot 30: Verizon Center. Rangerstown South.

Shot 31: Even Braden Holtby can't believe it.

Shot 36: Number 53.

Shot 43: More torque.

Shot 52: In four on four play, something seemed strange.

Shot 53: All. Night Long.

Shot 58: Easy to spot Karl Alzner in a crowd.

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