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"There's no one that wants it more than [Lapierre] and he's so determined and so focused,"

The Washington Capitals opened up their 2025 preseason schedule with a 5-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday evening. The Capitals assembled a mixed roster of NHL veterans, AHL stars, and top prospects, with number-one goalie Logan Thompson playing half the game. Sonny Milano starred early, scoring twice in his first taste of NHL action since November of last season. Hendrix Lapierre, who fed Milano for one of his goals, also potted one into Boston's net.

"Even when he chirps you, he's trying to get under your skin," Connor McMichael said, "but at the end of the day, it's too funny."

"Yeah, happy for him," Ovechkin told RMNB's Katie Adler. "You know, wish him all the best. Obviously, we all miss him here, but you know, he's back on the ice, and I hope he's going to do well."

I think obviously that's part of life, and there's other stuff to think about too, but I think I've always been pretty good at focusing on what I can control and what I can do out there. This league is tough, and a lot goes on, and I think I've always just kind of stayed in my lane and worried about the task that I'm worried about. I don't think that'll change. My mentality won't change. And certainly just as excited as ever.

While with the Capitals, Irwin saw one of the biggest moments of the now-completed goal chase firsthand as Ovechkin scored his 802nd career goal and passed Gordie Howe for second on the NHL's all-time goals list. Irwin was in the team's lineup for the historic December 23, 2022 game against the Winnipeg Jets, skating 17:36 of ice time in the 4-1 victory.

The base of the jersey is the same hue of red as the team's main sweaters, as opposed to the white and blue base in the previous iteration of the jersey, and they will feature many Easter eggs that reference the local history and landmarks of Washington D.C. The shoulder patch will include a rendering of the U.S. Capitol building with two hockey sticks crossed in front, which is an homage to the team's logo in the 1990s and 2000s.

Get a look at the kids at the Naval Academy and some space to talk amongst yourselves. Probably (hopefully?) our last open thread for a bit, as the Caps hit the ice for training camp in less than a week...but for now, please just enjoy Ryan Leonard vs. Cam Allen yesterday on the Naval Academy obstacle course (and don't worry, we all hate the ropes, Leno):

The 'commemorative paper tickets' are for this season only and exclusive to Club Red 365 members. The example designs feature Alex Ovechkin on every ticket, along with some of his star teammates. Notably, the April 12 ticket for the Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins game features both Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby in what could be their final regular-season game against each other.

"If it's not working or if we feel like the team is in a spot where we need to add a veteran guy, then we'll go out and be aggressive to do that," Patrick told NHL.com's Tom Gulitti. "But I think we need to see what we have with some of these guys and then make our decisions based off that. I feel pretty confident in the team around them."

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