Capitals’ Ovechkin rips pants during curling

The Washington Capitals had some fun on their day off.

The Washington Capitals hit the ice on Thursday, but not necessarily the ice you would think.

The Capitals took a team bonding trip to the curling rink in Calgary and the club’s official Twitter account posted of all of the action:

Washington Capitals on Twitter: “Only one casualty today at #CapsCurling: @ovi8’s pants. http://t.co/iVaoL7Gl2z”

Washington Capitals on Twitter: “Learning how to score some points. #CapsCurling http://t.co/qQT3kYWLvv”

Washington Capitals on Twitter: “Marcus Johansson broomin’ and throwin’ #CapsCurling http://t.co/gJ8e94dr4o”

Washington Capitals on Twitter: “Good form, Niskanen! #CapsCurling http://t.co/XLdZpr0PHR”

Washington Capitals on Twitter: “Time to learn to curl. #CapsCurling http://t.co/IAaF28QIOW”

Monumental Network on Twitter: “The @washcaps replaced their sticks with…brooms? Check out the pics from #CapsCurling today! http://t.co/gdFFIpTtqJ http://t.co/OMEvSVu6ln”

Check out the sweet hat.

Washington Capitals on Twitter: “The #CapsCurling touque. http://t.co/Ux6gKJESjk”

Even Barry Trotz got involved.

Washington Capitals on Twitter: “The commissioner. #CapsCurling http://t.co/lqdNvGtQD2”

Washington Capitals on Twitter: “The winners! #TeamAlzner #CapsCurling @KarlAlzner http://t.co/muxQle7UUB”

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