Due to the crazy nor’easter winds, the Capitals Friday practice and family skate outdoors at the Naval Academy were cancelled. The team moved all Stadium Series preparation activities to Kettler, but the family fun wasn’t stopped.

After practice, TJ Oshie‘s two daughters, Lyla and Leni, videobombed his locker room interview. The two did not have a care in the world that their papa was busy, and it was truly adorable.

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.@tjoshie77's daughters took full control of this #StadiumSeries interview #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/yRAhlS8b3W

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 2, 2018

As Oshie explains his connection to the US Navy, he pulls Leni on his lap. Leni started pulling items out of Oshie’s locker stall, which included a pack of gum, and later started poking the microphones in front of her.

Off camera, Lyla starts asking for her Papa and soon appears to give him a hug.

Lyla follows in her sister’s footsteps and pulls a wax block out of Oshie’s stall to ask him what it is. After taking it, Lyla grabs it from Oshie and again asked what is it. Curious minds just need to know!

Oshie is a true professional and did not waver with distraction in any of his answers.

Meanwhile, Lauren Oshie is taking over the NHL Instagram accounts story for the next two days. She posted some videos from the Capitals family skate.

Videos: @nhl

They look ready to go!

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Heading into the 2016-17 playoffs, the Capitals wives and children wore custom jean jackets to support the team as they made the push for the Stanley Cup.

For the Capitals 2017-18 postseason run, Lauren Oshie and her sister, Ally Cosgrove, kept the tradition alive and gave the children’s jackets a bit of an upgrade.

Each jacket — pale pink leather for the girls, and black for the boys — appears to have had the word Daddy and their respective Dad’s number painted on by hand. They also feature custom patches, with phrases like, “Who’s your Daddy,” “Best Dad ever,” “Daddy’s Girl,” and “My belongs to Daddy.”

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Video: @lauren.oshie

Photos: @lauren.oshie

Matching jackets for the wives have yet to surface, but the new look for the Caps kids is simply adorable. We can’t wait to see them in action when the Capitals take on the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.

Headline photo: @lauren.oshie

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Game Five ended in a Washington Capitals win. Celebrations are occurring all over the district, but in the Oshie household, there is a very special celebration since Papa TJ scored a goal.

After the overtime win, Lauren Oshie (a.k.a. “Mama”) got her adorable girls, Lyla and Leni, the ultimate victory food: McDonald’s.

Personally, McDonalds is the only way I know how to celebrate too, so I think I’m in excellent company.

First, the reaction to simply hearing “do you want to go to McDonalds?”

Videos: @lauren.oshie

Lyla was just as excited as her little sister.

Then? That blessed feeling we ALL get when we finally get the opportunity to munch on those tasty french fries.

Next? The second wind. Suddenly all the bad nutrients rush to your head (I’m not a doctor, I don’t actually know how this works) and you become full of energy! Or, maybe it was just the adrenaline of an awesome game and having awesome french fries.

Finally, it’s time. You’re getting too much to handle and Mama wants to put you to sleep. So, she politely asks if you want to go to bed. Silly Mama. There are french fries to eat and dogs to play with!

God bless the Oshie girls. They are truly the spirit animals that we’ve always needed.

Headline image:  @lauren.oshie

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After winning the Stanley Cup for the first time in his career, Capitals forward TJ Oshie is continuing to celebration, albeit more muted, with his family in the Turks and Caicos. The Oshies are staying on the island of Providenciales, known locally as Provo.

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In videos posted to her Instagram Story, Lauren Oshie, TJ’s wife, documented the trip.

It includes champagne popping.

And the lifting of the (inflatable) Stanley Cup poolside.

TJ is still living his best life.

Headline photo: @lauren.oshie

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Former Capital Kevin Shattenkirk is now officially married to his longtime girlfriend Deanna Abbey after a gorgeous ceremony at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard in the Hamptons.

Of course, there were many New York Rangers in attendance since Shattenkirk is currently a defensman on the squad, but TJ Oshie was also present with his wife Lauren and her sister Ally.

Oshie and Shattenkirk played five seasons in St. Louis together and were reunited on the Capitals squad last year. They also vacation together in spots like Turks and Caicos.

To say everyone looked incredible at the wedding would be a gross understatement.

Lauren Oshie instagrammed a wonderful post with a photo collage of everyone looking amazing, especially the bride! I am also a huge fan of a good wedding pun or hastag, so #KnotTooShabbey is such a perfect one.

Lauren also reposted the picture of her and her sister, Ally, in front of a sign illuminating “The Shattenkirks”.

There was a small reunion of old St. Louis Blues teammates including some familiar faces you might recognize from this year’s post season… like Ryan Reaves of the Vegas Golden Knights.

Some of the current New York Rangers in attendance include Jimmy Vesey, Kevin Hayes, and Brady Skjei. Also in the photo is the New York Rangers’ brand new coach David Quinn. Coach Quinn was Shattenkirk’s assistant coach at Boston University.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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On Sunday evening, Lauren Oshie hosted a Q&A session on her Instagram account. Nothing appeared to be off limits, and over the course of a few hours she took the time to reply to several people who had submitted questions.

She discussed everything from having more children, the challenges of being married to an NHL player, how she and TJ Oshie first met, and what it was like to finally see the Capitals win the Stanley Cup.

We picked out some of the best bits and highlights across all of the questions that Lauren Oshie posted.

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After losing their fourth preseason game to the Canes 5-1, the Capitals were given Saturday off to rest. That didn’t mean they stayed off the ice.

TJ Oshie and John Carlson were both at MedStar Capitals Iceplex with their children. Jakub Vrana and Andre Burakovsky skated with youth hockey players.

Lauren Oshie posted video on her Instagram story of their younger daughter Leni, who skated while leaning on a small goalie net for support. TJ gave her a little boost.

Leni looked pretty solid on her own after that!

Gina Carlson posted a picture of John holding their son Lucca, who is shown giving a tiny thumbs up.

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Leni and Lyla Oshie took a break to visit with the Carlsons’ new baby, Rudy, who was born in May.

The text from Lauren Oshie’s Instagram reads, “Think it might be time to start trying for number three.”

Photo: @lauren.oshie

Gina posted a picture of Lucca and Lyla sitting on top of the table in the Capitals’ newly-refitted players lounge. The text reads, “Still laughing at all the fools who thought our dads wouldn’t be champions punch.”

Photo: @gnanucci

After they left the rink, TJ said to Leni, “Len, I don’t like it hockey.”

Leni happily replied, “I wike it hockey!”

If the Oshies and Carlsons decide to start their own Mites on Ice team, Jakub Vrana and Andre Burakovsky would make great assistant coaches. The two skated with youth hockey players through some drills and posed for pictures.

Headline photo: @lauren.oshie

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“One day, the Leni Oshie content might not be good anymore. We should cherish what we have now,” I told myself one fine afternoon while scrolling through Lauren Oshie’s Instagram feed. Instead, something magical is happening. The content is only getting stronger.

Friday evening, we got another glimpse inside the life of the trendy toddler. Leni Rose knows how important it is to carb load before hittin’ the town (or hittin’ the road to her bed), so she was seen stuffing her face full of pasta.

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Some people don’t like to eat pasta when out because it can get messy. Leni doesn’t care. What she does care is that there is a delicious bowl of noodles and sauce in front of her and she needs it in her belly immediately. What a total role model.

Never change, sweet Len. Never change.

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The Capitals blanked the Boston Bruins 7-0 in their home opener.

Their pursuit for back-to-back not suck may also have been spurred by these fabulous HISTORY REPEATS jackets that Tasha Maltman showcased on Instagram.

I mean, look how fly these are. The stars on the sleeves complement the all-caps HISTORY REPEATS on the back and the bomber and varsity jacket-style looks awesome.

The custom jackets are a Caps wives tradition. They’ve made jean jackets, bomber jackets supporting the Washington Nationals playoff run, and their kids got custom jean jackets and leather jackets for the playoffs.

Headline photo: @tasha_maltman

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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to one of the greatest nights of the season. The Washington Capitals are holding their annual Halloween Party at the Russian restaurant Mari Vanna.

Technically, Halloween is this Wednesday, but since the Capitals will conclude their four-game road trip in Montreal Thursday night, they decided to hold the jamboree this evening. The team, perhaps strategically, also made Monday an off day.

This year’s costumes are awesome once again. Let’s review!

Alex Ovechkin

The Russian machine is a sexy fireman, which makes sense because someone has to put out that fire during his hot stick celebration.

Evgeny Kuznetsov

Kuzy was a boxer, perhaps in honor of fellow Chelyabinsk native Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev.

TJ Oshie & Brett Connolly

The Oshies and Connollys dressed in a 90s theme. TJ and Lauren wear designer clothes from Guess. The Osh Babe is holding Pokemon cards. Meanwhile, Brett Connolly, wearing a solo jazz cup patterned shirt and a pink hat, proudly holds up a corded phone. Katrina Connolly clutches a Furbie and a disposable film camera. Bravo.

Chandler Stephenson

Chandler Stephenson may be one of the quieter players on the team, but his Halloween costume is anything but boring. Lil Steve dressed up as the Grinch — like full green paint and everything. His girlfriend Tasha Maltman is Cindy Lou. Wow, wow, wow.

Braden Holtby

The Holtbys are dressed up as the new version of A Star is Born. Braden’s wife Brandi tweeted the photo out with the music lyrics “Tell me something boy, aren’t you tired tryin’ to fill that void” from the song “Shallow.”

Dmitry Orlov

Dmitry Orlov and his wife Varvara are, I think, Alice and Wonderland characters. You nailed the bunny pose, Dima!

Andre Burakovsky & Christian Djoos

The Swedish duo is dressed like 19th-century gangsters from the Netflix show Peaky Blinders. I would have never thought Burakovsky and Djoos were into British historical dramas, but you learn something new everyday. Capitals assistant athletic trainer Mike Harrington is also in the photo.

John Carlson

John Carlson and his wife Gina went to the party dressed as pirates, which I guess is appropriate considering all the treasure Carly got over the offseason.

Jakub Vrana, Michal Kempny, & Dmitrij Jaskin

The three Czechs dressed up as players from Average Joe’s, a nod to the movie Dodgeball.

Nathan Walker

Nathan Walker has graduated from being something Australia related (kangaroo) to being a Oompa Loompa this year.

Brooks Orpik

Brooks Orpik is a ski bro from Jackson Hole, Wyoming for some reason.

Pheonix Copley

The Capitals backup goaltender dressed as Elf.

Travis Boyd

The Capitals depth center dressed as the team’s former head coach, Barry Trotz.

Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson and girlfriend Taylor Pischke dressed as characters from Sandlot, Squints and Wendy Peffercorn.

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While the Russian-speaking Caps were partying at Mari Vanna, other Capitals players, like Nicklas Backstrom and John Carlson, rang in the New Year together at La Vie at The Wharf.

We know this because reader Taylor was there.

“When you spend all of summer 2018 trying to track down the Caps with the cup and then 15 minutes to midnight on NYE they walk into the club you are at with your friends,” Taylor wrote on Twitter.

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Pics aren’t great, someone probably has better but here you go! I am at La Vie at The Wharf. Happy New Year, Ian! pic.twitter.com/AeCh4w1zoJ

— Taylor Siegel (@Tay_Siegs9) January 1, 2019

Throughout the night, Capitals players and their significant others’ wished their followers a Happy New Year. Here’s a look around the Caps Instagram.

TJ Oshie

Andre Burakovsky

Tom Wilson

John Carlson

Jakub Vrana

Michal Kempny

Alex Ovechkin

“2018 was truly incredible for our family!” Nastya wrote, as translated by Graham Dumas. “We have found the most important thing – our common happiness, our SONThank you, 2018 !!! Happy New Year, dear! Love and be loved, because it is love that creates wonders with the year #happynewyear #happynewyear2019 #behappy”

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Tuesday, longtime Capitals fan Tyler Duchaine went over 1,000 retweets on a crowd-sourced Twitter post, locking him in on getting a tattoo of Brett Connolly… eating pizza… while getting a tattoo. And because the internet is just the best, Duchaine even got a retweet from Caps forward Devante Smith-Pelly.

Tuesday, before the Capitals suited up against the Philadelphia Flyers, Smith-Pelly spoke to NBC Sports Washington’s Alan May about Duchaine’s tattoo.

He really wants to see it happen.

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.@tylerduchaine looks like @smithpelly23 is ready to see this tattoo pic.twitter.com/gDWv0wWhv4

— NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) January 9, 2019

“How important is it for you to get this done and are you going to be there to witness this?” May asked.

“Yeah, I thought that was hilarious so I would to see that happen,” Smith-Pelly said with a burgeoning smile. “I would love to be there. I’ll pay for it if I have to, too. I want to see that done for sure.”

After the Capitals’ morning skate, Connolly admitted to The Athletic’s Chris Kuc that he saw his Twitter menchies lighting up due to the proposed tattoo idea. He wondered where Duchaine would put the ink on his body and suggested he’d reach out.

Connolly did just that shortly after the Caps’ 5-3 victory over the Flyers.

No turning back now! Wonder where you’re going to get it? @tylerduchaine

— Brett Connolly (@bconnolly8) January 9, 2019

Duchaine replied, to of course stay on brand with the picture, that he’d buy the pizza.

A deal is a deal. I’m thinking inside the left arm. I’ve submitted inquiries for artists, so pizza is on me if you’d like to join!

— Tyler Duchaine (@tylerduchaine) January 9, 2019

Meanwhile, artist Justin Michaliga of the New York Caps Crew submitted an illustration for consideration.

So I wondered how this tattoo would actually look & my BFF @jmichaliga put it to life at the @NYCCapsCrew bar! Looks just like @bconnolly8, right? Cc @NBCSCapitals @russianmachine #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/9bWjiGOzk7

— Stanley Cup Winner FatouFIERCE (@FatouSadio) January 9, 2019

On our Instagram page, Lauren Oshie discussed the photo, her husband’s Wario tattoo, and this #ProudWife moment with Connolly’s wife, Katrina.

Duchaine, a designer, friend, and the only person I know who has found love and his wife (Lindsey <3) at a RMNB party, has turned a Stanley Cup tattoo idea that he had been mulling months over into a ridiculous moment we can all enjoy, anticipate, and share in. He should be proud. That's high art. Full RMNB Coverage of Caps vs Flyers

Karl Alzner may not be a Capital anymore, but he’s still close friends with many of his former teammates.

Thursday, Lauren Oshie revealed that the Oshie and Alzner families flew to Orlando, Florida and are vacationing together again at Disney World. This is the second time in nearly three years the two families have gone to Disney.

A big part of why is likely due to the close bond between Lyla Oshie and Stella Alzner. Back when TJ and Karl were still living in the area, the two kids were inseparable, routinely going on play dates like this excursion to a playground. The young friends have even watched Caps games together in the past with other Caps’ kids.

The vacation comes as part of the Capitals’ eight-day hiatus between games, which includes the All-Star Break and an NHL bye week.

Lauren posted a photo of the four Oshie and Alzner children posing together at the airport. From left to right, Lyla Oshie, Stella Alzner, Leni Oshie, and Anson Alzner cheese for the camera.

The kids were documented traveling together and exploring the airport.

Lauren also showed off her kids at the hotel store.

The Oshie children also practiced whistling before bed.

The next day, the Oshie’s enjoyed an early breakfast, then adventured into the theme park with the Alzners.

They also looked super stylin’ in their sets of sunglasses.

The Alzners are expecting a third child, a boy. Karl and wife Mandy announced the news in September in an interview with the Montreal Gazette’s Stu Cowan.

During Alzner’s birthday, his wife Mandy baked him a cake and used colored sprinkles and confetti on the inside to reveal the gender.

“She totally shocked me,” Alzner said. “I wasn’t expecting it. As soon as I cut into it, it just all flew up in my face, so it was pretty cool. Our kids were excited and their reactions were completely different. My daughter is the older one and she wanted another girl — and it’s not. So she’s still telling everybody how upset she is. But it was pretty fun and exciting.”

Capitals players’ significant others have a new accessory to go along with their new playoff blazers: their mans’ faces as pins.

Nastya Ovechkina posted a picture on Instagram rocking an Ovi face heart button and the necklace the wives and girlfriends received at the championship ring ceremony.

The pins were made by Katrina Connolly, who posted a photo of the enamel-style pins, each with a players’ face on it. The pins were attached to paper backing labeled with each woman’s name.

Many of wives and girlfriends shared pictures of the button gracing their new tweed garb.

Lauren Oshie took TJ out for coffee.

Paige Dowd celebrated Nic’s new contract with this fashionable statement.

Michal Kempny may not be playing in this year’s postseason games, but Nicola still wore his pin along with Lauren Oshie and Tasha Maltman, who sported Chandler Stephonson’s likmess.

Nadiya Jaskin treated Dmitrij to breakfast.

This is one good-looking crew!

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The Washington Capitals will take the ice for Game Seven without TJ Oshie. But that doesn’t mean he won’t be there with them in spirit.

Wednesday night before the game, Lauren Oshie shared a photo of TJ with his two adorable daughters rocking their custom-painted Dad jackets.

Oshie also tweeted a very important message for Caps fans before the game.

GAME 7 LETS GOOOOOO D.C.!!!!!!! #ALLCAPS #BACK2BACK

— TJ Oshie (@TJOshie77) April 24, 2019

Do it for Osh, boys.

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The Oshie family grew by one this past weekend as they debuted a new golden retriever. The cute little fluffer is named Sandy Vanellope and I would like to hug her until the end of time.

Lauren Oshie posted a plethora of photos and videos to her Instagram Story on Monday evening, showing off how Sandy was getting along with her new best friends.

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It’s unclear, but the Vanellope part of her name might come from the movie Wreck-It Ralph with one of the main characters, voiced by Sarah Silverman, named Vanellope.

Media: @lauren_oshie

Over the weekend, the 2019 Draft was held in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hundreds of teenage hockey players realized their dream and were drafted into the NHL. But arguably a bigger dream was realized in Bethesda, Maryland, where Leni Oshie turned three-years-old.

The Oshie family held Leni’s birthday party at Badlands Playspace and the party was epic.

There was a T-Rex dance party, a T-Rex birthday cake (that probably should be put in the Louvre), and a pink Mercedes-Benz big wheel.

Lauren Oshie, who I’m guessing planned this genius party, documented the celebration on Instagram.

There was more on her Instagram Story. Leni danced with a T-Rex.

Older sister Lyla rolled down a makeshift hill in a sparkly tube.

But then – oh my god – Leni drove a big wheel. Look at this presence.

And then there was the birthday cake. The cake was designed by Lara Halabi of Fluffy Thoughts Cakes, who was named by Martha Stewart Weddings as one of the top 63 pastry pros in the nation. The pink cake featured dinosaurs, including a T-Rex and a brontosaurus figurine, and LENI’s name in gold glitter.

After being sung happy birthday by the group, Leni needed approximately 100 tries to blow out the final candle but she did it!

Both mom and dad had sweet things to say about their adorable, carbs-loving daughter.

TJ said of Leni that she is “the funniest and most loving little girl in the world.”

From everybody here at RMNB, happy birthday Leni. Don’t tell your parents, but we think you are the coolest Oshie of all.

When you picture a professional ballerina, you might think about their grace and elegance. Or, maybe you think about their hard work and preparation that goes into perfecting a performance. TJ Oshie’s daughter (and tiny icon) Leni Oshie might not be a professional ballerina yet, but you can absolutely tell she is well on her way.

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How can I tell she’s on her way to becoming a star? Easy. As someone that also took ballet (in college FYI), I know the key traits that one must possess to make it to the top. Concentration, a flair for the dramatic arm move, a positive attitude, and the willingness to pick yourself back up when you fall down. Clearly, these are no problem for Leni.

This is exactly the kind of content I need to chuckle at on a Monday. Thank you, Lauren Oshie. Your family is a gift.

Tuesday afternoon, the Oshies announced that their family would be getting bigger once again. Lauren Oshie is pregnant with the couple’s third child.

“There’s going to be one more monkey jumping on the bed! #BabyOshie2020 ” TJ wrote.

Lauren added that the due date is in March 2020.

In the comments of Lauren’s Instagram post, she received from several of the Capitals’ WAGs including Paige Dowd. Paige, who announced she was pregnant in mid-July, celebrated an unknown Capitals’ #pregnancypact.

The Oshies have two spunky, adorable girls, Lyla (5) and Leni (3), already, who are learning how to skate like dad.

The family also got a dog this summer and named her Sandy.

In late August, the Oshies announced on Instagram that they were expecting their third child. On Monday, the Oshies held a gender reveal at MedStar Capitals Iceplex with some of their friends and teammates in attendance, including the Backstroms and Dowds.

“@lauren.oshie and I are happy to announce the bun in the oven is a boy!” TJ Oshie wrote on Instagram. “Can wait to get this little guy in the locker room. Thanks to everyone who came out and shared the reveal with us! #OshieBabyBoy”

To reveal the news, TJ hit a puck that exploded into blue powder across the ice. Lauren also shot blue confetti to celebrate, while TJ carried his daughter, Leni, along the boards for high-fives.

We’re not sure who was more excited by the news, the Oshies, or Nicklas Backstrom.

Congratulations once again to the Oshie family. We think Timothy Jimothy Jr. would be a pretty awesome name for your baby boy.

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