The capitals held a long and vigorous practice at Kettler Ice Plex on Wednesday.
Matt Niskanen made an early appearance and warmed up with his teammates. However, he didn’t practice with the team. See our post for more about practice.
Here are some of the better tweets of today: Caps Practice Notes
T.J. Oshie talks about being reunited with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom in Wednesday’s practice + his recent offensive struggles. #Caps pic.twitter.com/FcI6WgFqTG
— Tarik El-Bashir⌨️🎙🏒 (@TarikNBCS) January 3, 2018
#ALLCAPS running some 🆕 lines at practice; Oshie on the top line. pic.twitter.com/eEE8CfxvLy
— Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) January 3, 2018
This mini stuff is really fun! pic.twitter.com/SeAqOUhHfj
— FriendsinColdPlaces (@inColdPlacesDC) January 3, 2018
#Caps will practice on Thursday at 10:30 am at @KettlerIceplex prior to taking part in #CapsCasinoNight at MGM Harbor in the evening. More info: https://t.co/WNS3Of1ZeK
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) January 3, 2018
More Caps
Y'all have asked about maybe the concussion playing a role in Oshie's slump. What he said Monday: “It was a little frustrating that it just kind of lurked around, some headaches and things like that. But I’ve been good for a while now. I feel good.” https://t.co/xUCoB5j1kP
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) January 3, 2018
Oshie said he's frustrated with his lack of production lately. Told Trotz that Wilson or Smith-Pelly deserve to be on the top line with Ovi/Backstrom more than he does.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) January 3, 2018
#Caps hit midway point of the campaign, a season-best 12-games above NHL .500 at 25-13-3 and in sole possession of 1st place in Metropolitan Division
— Ben Raby (@BenRaby31) January 3, 2018
Niskanen remained on the #Caps ice by himself and did not skate with the team for practice #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/wWmBYnJFQ2
— FriendsinColdPlaces (@inColdPlacesDC) January 3, 2018
📢GET YOUR #CAPSCASINONIGHT TICKETS NOW! #ALLCAPS https://t.co/GrOp3wgLe5
— MSE Foundation (@MSEFndn) January 3, 2018
Caps off the ice:
NHL and Other Hockey
We know you need to know lol:
Updated (though not the final update): Filip Forsberg will need four to six weeks to recover from an upper-body injury. https://t.co/ZRTpRHdKDH
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) January 3, 2018
Team @USAHockey was the first semi-finalist to have practice today. The tournament continues tomorrow. #WorldJuniors #WJCinBUF pic.twitter.com/ekoFFCPUS4
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 3, 2018
#NHLAllStar Captains will be announced tonight at 7:30p ET on @NBCSN! pic.twitter.com/JGpzQCfT5b
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) January 3, 2018
On this date in 1970, #redwings Gordie Howe and #leafs George Armstrong became the first two players to appear in the #NHL in four different decades
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) January 3, 2018
Let the signings begin:
Jonathan Marchessualt signs six-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $5 million! #VegasBorn
More information here: https://t.co/ovPj0CJfsA pic.twitter.com/g87TJedCZm
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) January 3, 2018
Toured Hersheypark Stadium yesterday…they'll be an ice rink here soon! Media credential info being finalized. Fan Fest news soon too…almost here! Can't wait. pic.twitter.com/8DxMwWEb3p
— Zack Fisch (@zackfisch) January 3, 2018
With his 162nd career goal last night, @tara9191 has moved into the Top 10 in goals in Blues history. https://t.co/Nc4AXHFxVw #stlblues
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) January 3, 2018
And finally, a PSA, ’cause we care:
Kids and parents around the #DMV need to watch this storm closely – a little snow has the potential to cause BIG problems for the Thursday morning commute. Stay with @ABC7News and #StormWatch7 for the latest delays and cancellations. pic.twitter.com/VaoHUcblLm
— Steve Rudin ABC7 (@SteveRudinABC7) January 3, 2018
