Caps Bench Cheers Duhaime After Fight

The Capitals' bench clears to salute Brandon Duhaime in the penalty box following his scrap with Brandon Tanev, a moment that embodies old-school hockey brotherhood. Washington players admit they're suckers for that raw energy, especially when it fires up the group mid-game. In a league where grit separates contenders, this display underscores the Caps' blue-collar edge as they battle for every standings inch.