Friday Caps Clips: Happy Campers

Your savory breakfast links:

• Alex Ovechkin picked up an assist as Russia downed Finland… [Dump ‘n Chase, Monumental video (Ovechkin, Orlov), WCH, AFP, NoVa Caps, ESPN]
• …and advanced to the World Cup semifinal match against Team Canada. Buckle up. [WCH (and again, more), Puck Daddy, ESPN]
• Alas, ’twas not to be for the Americans, who limped off into the sunset with an embarrassing 0-3 record and an early trip home. [WCH (and again)]
• Time for USA Hockey to take a long, hard look in the mirror and make some changes. [WCH, CBS Sports, SBN]
• On the other side of the semifinal, Sweden is ready and focused on beating the underdog European team. [WCH]
• Meanwhile back at Kettler, camp is now in session!
  • See the full roster and schedule here.
  • This year’s message: Will Over Skill. Hell yeah. [Caps OT]
  • With most of the veterans still in Toronto for the World Cup, the early days of camp will provide the prospects a bit more room to shine. [WaPo]
  • Keep an eye on these storylines as camp unfolds. [CSNMA]
• Check out some shiny new banners decorating the Ballston parking garage. [Caps OT]
• Previewing the 2016-17 season for T.J. Oshie. [Peerless]
• When it comes to Oshie, though, buyer beware (at least as far as fantasy hockey is concerned). [NHL.com]
• Dmitry Orlov‘s new one-year deal will give him a chance to prove he deserves to be a top-four defenseman. [THN]
• Finally, happy 65th birthday to Milan Novy.