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Nicklas Backstrom’s Helmetless Shift

My bangs are getting in my eyes. (Photos by Caps Outsider)

Whenever a player gets his helmet knocked off during a game, and continues playing, it always draws the eyes of fans who focus exclusively on that player. It’s sort of a ‘HEY- LOOK’ moment where the fans are rooting for that player to score – because… no helmet. Here are those Nick Backstrom moments from Thursday’s game against Columbus, with what Backstrom was likely thinking.

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“I’m not wearing a helmet!” (Caps Outsider)
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“Well, I’ve definitely gotta score now. People are watching!” (Caps Outsider)
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“Light em mup mup mup, light em mup mup mup.” (Caps Outsider)
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“Someone better be taking pictures of this.” (Caps Outsider)
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“This is fun, I should get my helmet knocked off more often.” (Caps Outsider)
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“Dude, watch the high stick! I’m helmetless here!” (Caps Outsider)
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“Pass it Ovi! Jeez!” (Caps Outsider)
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“This is how Gordie Howe must’ve felt!” (Caps Outsider)

Ben Sumner

Ben Sumner is the editor of Capitals Outsider. He also works for The Washington Post and contributes there when he gets a scoop.

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