Your savory breakfast links:
- Recaps and other assorted musings on last night’s win from us, Vogs, Monumental video (Caps: Trotz, Richards, Holtby, Kuznetsov, Chimera; Coyotes: Tippett, Domingue, Connauton,
Ekman-Larsson; highlights), NHL.com, AP, WaPo, CSNMA, Frankovic, Friends in Cold Places, RMNB, Stars and Sticks, NoVa Caps, Peerless, and from Arizona, the Coyotes, AZ Central, and Five for Howling.- Welcome to the scoresheet, Mike Richards! [Monumental video, The Score, WashTimes,
CSNMA (and again), RMNB] - Of course, not everyone was happy about that goal… and when your argument boils down to “the Caps get preferential treatment from the refs”, all of DC laughs at you, sir. [The Score]
- The Caps continue to make history. [PHT]
- Welcome to the scoresheet, Mike Richards! [Monumental video, The Score, WashTimes,
- Something the Caps have struggled with in the past, and continue to struggle with in recent weeks, is their inability to come out of the gate strong. [Rink]
- Taking a look at last week’s ups and downs. [Rink]
- This season continues to be a highwater mark for the Capitals‘ organization – and while we all hope for better things come spring, it’s okay to take a minute to appreciate the ride we’re on. [WaPo]
- News and notes from yesterday’s pregame skate:
- In general. [Dump ‘n Chase, Monumental video (Trotz, Chimera, Laich, Rinkside Update/Orlov)]
- For John Carlson, the adjustment period since returning to the lineup from his injury has been a bit rough. [WaPo]
- Although deemed “probable” for last night’s game, Marcus Johansson sat out with the flu. [WaPo, CSNMA (and again)]
- Barry Trotz talks about Evgeny Kuznetsov ‘s behind-the-net pass as something deserving of respect. And how. [RMNB]
- Kuznetsov is just one of many talented (sort of) sophomores making waves in the NHL this season. [Yahoo]
- Over the weekend, Kettler played host to the amazing sixth-annual Dreams for Kids event for kids with developmental and physical disabilities. [Caps, Monumental video, Rink, WJLA (video),
HuffPost] - Be sure to tune in to NHL Network tomorrow night to catch the acclaimed documentary “Soul on Ice”, premiering at 8:00 pm EST (with an encore presentation Sunday evening). [NHL.com, Color of Hockey]
- Finally, happy 61st birthday to Peter Scamurra, and happy 50th to John Druce.