Washington Capitals Players Pose With 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.

*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.

*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!

See Mike? It wasn’t that hard!

*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

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…

The @washcaps @HomewardTrails dog calendars are scheduled to go on sale Dec. 3. On sale at home games and at http://t.co/igKMspveZc

— MSE Foundation (@MSEFndn) October 15, 2013