Infrared NHL Photos

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Mar 20, 2014

Infrared NHL Photos

Honda Center

Famed hockey photographer Bruce Bennett shot the Washington Capitals vs. Anaheim Ducks game on March 18, 2014 using an infrared camera that gave everything an otherworldly look. Compare this photo with the one in the next frame.

Honda Center

The Ducks' arena, shot in regular color, before a game against the Phoenix Coyotes in December 2013.

Ducks fan

Buying a ticket at the box office with the ghostly reflection of the foliage outside.

Honda Center

A crowd of 17,174 was on hand to see the Ducks fall 3-2. The fans look frosted, as if they were attending one of the NHL's frigid outdoor games. <bold>NHL Outdoor Games gallery</bold>

Capitals vs. Ducks

The infrared affect made the players look like metallic statues or video game figures.

Capitals vs. Ducks

Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak made 43 saves as the Ducks pressed the attack all night.

John Carlson

The Capitals defenseman pursues the puck...

John Carlson

...and turns up ice

Capitals vs. Ducks

Washington center Nicklas Backstrom (19), who had two assists in the game, goes for the puck behind his team's net as the Ducks' Daniel Winnik (34, right) pokes for the biscuit.