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Saturday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Game Day

Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: The Jackets arrive in DC, Walker is headed out and more.

By Becca H
Columbus Blue Jackets v Washington Capitals Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Thanks to all of you for helping us raise over $1000 in pledges for breast cancer research in November... now it’s time to open those wallets for December! [Rink]
  • Previews of tonight’s Metro battle against the Blue Jackets from Vogs, Peerless, NoVa Caps, and be sure to check out our SB Nation pals over at The Cannon for the other side of tonight’s matchup.
  • Tom Wilson is still developing as a player, but he’s had some early success in his latest round on the team’s top line. [Caps]
  • A few leftovers from Thursday’s loss to the Kings. [Rink Rank, Caps, NBCSW, LA Times, RMNB]
  • The waiver wire rears it’s ugly head, as Nathan Walker is now part of the Edmonton Oilers organization. We’ll miss you, Nate! [WaPo, NBCSW, WashTimes, NoVa Caps, Caps Outsider, 630CHED, The Score]
  • The fault in this waiver-wire loss lies solely with the Caps themselves. [NoVa Caps]
  • With a revolving cast of linemates so far this season, Jay Beagle is struggling to find his legs on the team’s fourth line. [WaPo]
  • T.J. Oshie’s ability to roll with the punches has helped him survive a number of hardships in his life - and has made him irreplaceable in the Caps’ locker room. [THN]
  • News and notes from yesterday’s practice. [Caps video (Trotz, Rinkside Update/Chiasson), NoVa Caps]