Karl Alzner with his dogs
The Washington Capitals worked hard last night, beating the Edmonton Oilers 4-2, but they had their work cut out for them today- they had a photoshoot for their annual Caps Dogs calender. This year, the profits will benefit Homeward Trails, a non-profit organization that helps with pet adoptions in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. All the dogs in these photos are up for adoption courtesy of Homeward Trails except for Michal Neuvirth’s dog and Karl Alzner’s dogs (pictured above).

Pictures courtesy of Sarah Kogod of the Washington Post and @MSEFndn

Alex Ovechkin poses with Hook, a pitbull terrier mix.
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin poses with Hook, a pitbull terrier mix.

Rocking the cowboy hat, scarf, and Crocs combo! Nice!

Alex Urbom poses with a beagle (I think)
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom poses with a beagle

Nicklas Backstrom… wow.

Braden Holtby poses with Peppercorn, an Australian Shepherd
Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby poses with Peppercorn, an Australian Shepherd

I have a feeling this picture of Braden might end up all over the locker room.

Mike Green needs to learn how to hold a dog
Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green needs to learn how to hold a dog

Come on Mikey. It’s a dog, not a smelly baby.

I guess that's better Mike...
You’re getting there Green…

Come on Mike! Act like you like the dog!

There you go Mikey!
There you go Mikey!

See Mike? It wasn’t that hard!

Mikhail Grabovski and Alex Ovechkin show off two dogs
Washington Capitals forwards Mikhail Grabovski and Alex Ovechkin show off two dogs

In Mother Russia, dogs walk you! (I’ll see myself out…)

Washington Capitals defenseman Alex Urbom and forward Marcus Johansson show off two dogs
Washington Capitals defenseman Alex Urbom and forward Marcus Johansson show off two dogs

Is it just me, or does Urbom look just like Nicklas Backstrom?

Michal Neuvirth poses with his dog Tractor
Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth poses with his actual dog Tractor

I’m ordering one of these calenders as soon as I can. Speaking of which…