The Washington Capitals beat the Atlanta Thrashers 5-3 in front of a electrifying, red-rocking crowd.  The Caps looked like a team that is ready for the playoffs.

The Caps have set new records during the 2009-2010 season and Friday night was no exception.  During a pre-game ceremony, the Caps First-Ever Presidents' Trophy was presented by NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly.







Alex Ovechkin scored two goals which increased his total to 50 goals for the season and puts him at top of the NHL leaderboard by one goal over Crosby. This picture is of goal #49.

Congrats to Alex Ovechkin on reaching 50 goals this season!


Nicklas Backstrom scored two goals as well and reached 100 points for the first time in his career. Congrats Nicky!


After Backstrom's second goal of the night.


With Poti and Knuble sitting out as healthy scratches, Backstrom and Green wore the "A" on their sweaters.




Last, but not least, with five Caps' goals, all fans (with valid ticket stubs) get WINGS from Glory Days.

All Photos 2010 © Cheryl Nichols Photography. All Rights Reserved.
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SCORESHEET

1ST PERIOD
14:44 WAS - N. Backstrom (32), Wrist Shot. Assist: Ovechkin, Green

2ND PERIOD
11:15 ATL - E. Artyukhin (9), Slap Shot. Assist: Kulda, Slater
13:07 ATL - C. MacArthur (16), Snap Shot. Unassisted
16:04 WAS - A. Ovechkin (49), Slap Shot. Assist: Semin

3RD PERIOD
09:49 WAS - A. Ovechkin (50), Snap Shot. Assist: Semin, Backstrom
12:16 WAS - J. Chimera (15), Slap shot. Assist: Belanger, Schultz
13:05 WAS - N. Backstrom (33), Wrist Shot. Assist: Semin, Corvo
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THREE STARS

1. A. Ovechkin - WAS (Goals: 2, Assists: 1)
2. N. Backstrom - WAS (Goals: 2, Assists: 1)
3. A. Semin - WAS (Goals: 0, Assists: 3)
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PHOTOS FROM CAPS WARMUPS:




















All Photos 2010 © Cheryl Nichols Photography. All Rights Reserved.

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