From the left: Andrei Markov (Russian, and the senior member of the team), Tomas Plekanec (Czech, and a total hunk), PK Subban (Canadian, amazing talent and fun personality), and Max Pacioretty (American, and the team point leader).

Today is the big New Years outdoor NHL hockey game, this year being played in Washington DC between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks. Though “I don’t have a dog in this fight” (as they say), my team is not playing in the game, and I did weigh my options carefully I have to come down on the side of supporting Washington. Go Caps Go!