The photo’s kind of dark, but that’s him, promise. (Photo: @WashCaps)

After spending Monday and Tuesday in New York for NHL Media Day, the Russian machine has finally come back to DC.

This morning, Alex Ovechkin donned his Caps gear and took the ice with his teammates.

That basically marks the end of summer, so put away your jorts and your neon tank tops. Hockey is coming.

Alex Ovechkin is on the ice for the Capitals in an informal skate at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. #CapitalsTalk pic.twitter.com/NfFeH4PN0C — Chuck Gormley (@CharlesAGormley) September 10, 2014

@JillCSN: @ovi8 skating back after he scores from in front, just another day at the office. #CapitalsTalk pic.twitter.com/fuOAkqnBpq — Jill Sorenson (@JillSorenson17) September 10, 2014