Caps vs Jets 1/22/13

The Caps started strong in their home opener against the Winnipeg Jets.

View More Related to:

Washington Capitals, Troy Brouwer

Matt Hendricks looks to make a play.

Mike Ribeiro made his presence felt in his first game as a Cap.

View More Related to:

Washington Capitals, Mike Ribeiro

Wojtek Wolski paced the Caps with five shots on goal.

View More Related to:

Washington Capitals

Verizon Center was buzzing with excited Caps fans.

View More Related to:

Washington Capitals, Verizon Center

Winnipeg scored four unanswered goals over a span of 27 minutes.

View More Related to:

Washington Capitals

Holtby has struggled in the first two games.

View More Related to:

Braden Holtby

Braden Holtby has allowed 10 goals in the first two games.

View More Related to:

Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals

Joel Ward tries to make a move.

View More Related to:

Joel Ward

Alex Ovechkin had four hits.

View More Related to:

Alex Ovechkin

Mike Green's ice time was 27:35 against the Jets.

View More Related to:

Mike Green

Coach Oates also used Wojtek Wolski on a line with Ovechkin and Backstrom in the third period.

Fans got up close and personal with Backstrom, who had his hands full.

View More Related to:

Nicklas Backstrom

The Caps took a 10-game home opener winning streak into the game.

But they couldn't pull it out against the Jets, who are now 1-1-1.

Oates looks on as the team falters.

Joel Ward looked to have another big game.

View More Related to:

Joel Ward

Jay Beagle battles Jets' goalie Pavelec.

View More Related to:

Jay Beagle

Things got intense for Hendricks, who picked up his first goal of the year in the game.

View More Related to:

Matt Hendricks

Ovechkin makes moves.

View More Related to:

Alex Ovechkin
next gallery:

Caps vs Lightning 1/22/13

Caps fall in their season opener in Tampa.

x