VIDEO: Capitals honor Brooks Laich with video tribute
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The Washington Capitals welcomed Brooks Laich back to the Verizon Center with a video tribute during a TV timeout Wednesday, which drew a standing ovation from the fans.
A visibly emotional Laich demonstrated his appreciation to the Capitals faithful with a raising of the stick and a clap of the mitts.
Thank you to the @washcaps, my former teammates, staff, and the fans for the touching tribute tonight! Good luck and I will see you again!
— Brooks Laich (@brookslaich) March 3, 2016
Laich, who was playing his second game for the Toronto Maple Leafs following a trade on Feb. 28, had played all but two of his 744 career games with the Capitals coming into Wednesday's contest.
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