What goes with a giant eagle on your jersey better than an actual real live eagle?

The Washington Capitals debuted their new alternate jersey -- a red sweater with blue and white striping and their classic late '90s logo, affectionately known to fans as the "screaming eagle."

For the ceremonial puck drop before Friday's game against the Minnesota Wild, the team hosted an actual bald eagle, the national animal of the United States.

It is also the team's alumni weekend, where the Capitals hosted some of the franchise's greatest players. Peter Bondra , Calle Johansson and Olie Kolzig represented the Capitals alumni for the puck drop.

Trailing the trio out to center ice was Penny, a large American eagle on the arm of her trainer.

The trio of Capitals alumni dropped their pucks betwe

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