Jakub Vrana is about to play in his very first NHL game. At warmups before Thursday’s bout with the Islanders, the 20-year-old Czech got the position of honor, leading the team onto the ice.
No one followed. Classic rookie move.
Jakub Vrana gets to go for a twirl before his teammates take the ice. Bet he thought they were right behind him. Rookie treatment. pic.twitter.com/tROHQxxhoE
— Katie Brown (@katiebhockey) December 1, 2016
#Caps' Jakub Vrana gets the solo skate tradition before NHL debut. pic.twitter.com/ey5TINONNj
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) December 1, 2016
Update: Oooh! Video.
It's all you, kid. pic.twitter.com/JWU1GyCeG4
— NHL (@NHL) December 2, 2016
Imagine Ovi in the tunnel, giggling.
Headline Photo: Capitals