Caps to be recognized at Nats game; Ovechkin will throw 1st pitch

The Caps MVP has arrived #ALLCAPS @WTOP pic.twitter.com/iMZktZ7Lu6
— Melissa Howell (@Mhowell003) June 9, 2018

Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin arrived to Nationals Park on Saturday with his team, coaches and the team’s owner. The captain threw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch before the Nationals took on the San Francisco Giants at 12:05 p.m.

Ted Leonsis, Stanley Cup, Washington Capitals — Ted Lerner, right, owner of the Washington Capitals, holds the Stanley Cup at Nationals Park on Saturday in Washington. Captain Alex Ovechkin threw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch. (Melissa Howell WTOP)

The Stanley Cup champs are back in DC at Nationals Park to throw the first pitch! @WTOP #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/Tgu5DDmhCx
— Melissa Howell (@Mhowell003) June 9, 2018

The Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals players, coaches and owner were at Nationals Park on Saturday for captain Alex Ovechkin to throw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch. (Melissa Howell WTOP)

JUST A LITTLE HIGH: #Capitals Alex Ovechkin gets a second chance at throwing out the first pitch at Nationals Park pic.twitter.com/a4GH9cdCT2
— jonwarner (@jonwarnerWTOP) June 9, 2018

Washington Capital’s captain Alex Ovechkin threw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch, but it was a little high. Luckily he got a second chance. (Melissa Howell WTOP)

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WASHINGTON — Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin better warm up his pitching arm — he is going to throw out the ceremonial first pitch when the Nationals host the San Francisco Giants at 12:05 p.m. Saturday.

Owner Ted Leonsis, all players and the entire coaching staff will be there.

The Capitals will be introduced before the game.

The 2018 Stanley Cup Champion Caps arrived back in Washington to a hero’s welcome Friday.