Though the actual Stadium Series game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals lacked the excitement and intensity many expected, the sights didn't disappoint.
Here are the top 10 photos from their matchup at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium:
Who doesn't love fireworks?
The Leafs' uniforms were very ... white:
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John Carlson was pumped following his 12th goal of the season, which gave the Caps a 4-2 lead from which they'd never look back:
A Blue Angels plane located outside Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium:
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Alex Ovechkin normally shines under the spotlight, and Saturday was no different, as he scored his 40th goal of the season (598th of his career):
An action shot of a reaction to Ovechkin's goal, probably:
James van Riemsdyk has played in five outdoor games, tied for the most in league history, per NHL Public Relations:
A midgame power outage made for a great photo op:
The Canadian contingent was strong in Annapolis, Md:
A wide-angle view of the stadium:
(Photos courtesy: Getty Images, unless otherwise noted)
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