Here are a few photos from the morning practice yesterday, January 17, 2011 before the Washington Capitals headed to Philadelphia for a three game road trip.

LL Cool B - "Ladies Love Brooks"

Neuvy making a save

Coach Bruce Boudreau keeping the boys moving

Andrew Gordon looks happy to be back with Caps

Hendy

Big John Erskine

Jay Beagle and his tongue

Ovi smiles during "Juice Boy"

Hannan

Matty P

1st Line Combo - Ovi, MoJo and Brooksy

What happened towards the end of practice was a first for me and apparently a first for most, including players.  This kind of thing might happen behind closed doors, but not during an open to the public practice.  DJ King showed Matt Hendricks some fight techniques and shared trade secrets.  It was fun to watch.  It was slow and they talked out each of the movements and when do use them.  Here are a few photos of the fight lesson. You can read about "Caps fight club" from Homer McFanboy.

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Welcome Back Perrault and Beagle! Both recalled from Hershey.

Mike Green practiced with team, but grimaced on every shot.



 



Poti

Hendricks streching

Neuvy

Bradley

Sloan

Brooksy

Nicky

  

Semin

Fehr

  

Matty P

Beagle

Steckel

Flash

Greenie

Semin

Alzner

Neuvy

Coach Woods

Coach Evason

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Capitals News Network. All Rights Reserved.

The ideal day for Caps hockey fans:

1. Hershey Bears game in Cleveland at 10:45am - Listen here.

2. Caps practice at 2pm at Kettler
3. USA v. Switzerland game at 3pm on NBC (Go USA!)
4. Russia v. Canada game at 7:30pm on CNBC (Ovechkin v. Crosby!)
5. Finland v. Czech Republic at 10pm on CNBC (Flash and Jagr!)

6. Sweden v. Slovakia at 12am on CNBC (Backstrom v. Jurcina!)

Graphic by Caps Road Crew

*If you are able to do so, we would highly recommend going to Kettler for practice and then to Bailey's downstairs to watch the games. Have fun!

All Photos Copyright of Cheryl Nichols, Caps News Network