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Washington Capitals post-practice game day audio

Capitals come into the MTS Centre following a 5-1 loss to the Flyers. Scrums with Ovechkin, Backstom, Halpern, Eakin and coach Hunter.

Alexander Ovechkin Impact of Dale Hunter on team.  How he is playing under the new system.  Frustration with his game.  Talks about first two games against Winnipeg, mentions Pavelec’s success.   Atmosphere at MTS Centre.    

Nicklas BackstromDifference in Caps team under new coach.  Difficulty in learning new system?  . 

Jeff HalpernSpeaking about playing other southeast division teams and difference in coming to Winnipeg.    MTS environmentSpeaks about Jets and Winnipeg.  Keys to solving Jets team.  Changes in Washington systems.    

Cody Eakin –   Playing in his 1st season Transition to new coach.   Playing in front of hometown fansWho to lean on.

Coach HunterTransition to head coach.  What he likes about his team.  Top 3.  Scouting report on JetsBeing back in Washington, leading the teamTrying to turn the team aroundCaps goaltendingWinnipeg fans.

Update:  We also have post-game audio from Neuvirth, Ovechkin, Eakin and coach Hunter.