Andrew Cristall's nickname from Capitals players is 'Loaf'

"LOAF!!"

"Good loaf."

"Hey, let's see it. Take it off for a sec,"

"Holy shmoley. That's a loaf."

Andrew Cristall is entering his first professional season with the Washington Capitals and scored four goals in seven preseason games. Teammates showed strong affection for Cristall off the ice and bestowed the nickname Loaf on him. Tom Wilson coined the name in 2024 after Cristall removed his helmet to reveal voluminous hair, prompting Wilson to exclaim "Holy shmoley. That's a loaf." The Capitals used the nickname in team banter and on social media, posting "Good loaf" after a power-play goal. The nickname first surfaced ahead of a preseason game against the Boston Bruins and continues in team interactions.

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