Following their sun-splashed practice at Nationals Park on Wednesday, the Washington Capitals stayed on the ice for an informal skate around the outdoor rink, joined by their friends and family — and there were plenty of them. Michael Latta got around 50 tickets for his guests, though he’s not the Capitals leader. According to Latta, John Carlson asked for even more. While the media was ushered away from the rink during the skate, NHL Network cameras and the Caps Twitter account captured some of the heartwarming moments.

These guys are adorable.

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Ovechkin talks to his mom and dad after practice ends pic.twitter.com/cJcSUFyoyQ — RMNB (@russianmachine) December 31, 2014

Mike Green with family pic.twitter.com/NOP1LK9e1G — RMNB (@russianmachine) December 31, 2014

John Carlson skating with his wife pic.twitter.com/8cnlpAeNdo — RMNB (@russianmachine) December 31, 2014

Alex Ovechkin does interview with NHL Network. "My dad here, but he can't skate." Check out Orly in background. pic.twitter.com/iOeYEX2Fen — RMNB (@russianmachine) December 31, 2014

Nicklas Backstrom on the ice with his father pic.twitter.com/oHlObGRvMp — RMNB (@russianmachine) December 31, 2014

Correction: That is not Backstrom’s father.

Dmitry Orlov posing for a photo with his girlfriend pic.twitter.com/ZcC3cbYRxy — RMNB (@russianmachine) December 31, 2014

Niskanen enjoying some free time during family skate #WinterClassic pic.twitter.com/HsZR9UgHRF — MonumentalSportsNet (@MonSportsNet) December 31, 2014

Barry Trotz helping his son Nolan skate around pic.twitter.com/zeW3DolEEr — RMNB (@russianmachine) December 31, 2014

Braden Holtby and his father holding hands with 2-year-old Benjamin #ThreeGenerationsofHoltby pic.twitter.com/2q40SrVQyG — RMNB (@russianmachine) December 31, 2014

Got to take my lovely girlfriend @juliannehough skating today, and finally tomorrow is the #WinterClassic – go CAPS!! pic.twitter.com/aNUq5hdlrl — Brooks Laich (@brookslaich) December 31, 2014