Monday Caps Clips: Landlubbers Once More

Your savory breakfast links:

• A few leftovers from a memorable night in Annapolis. [Caps, NHL, WaPo, NBCSW, THW, Caps Outsider]
• It wasn’t just memorable for the guys on the ice; it was a special night for the servicemen and women who got to participate. [WaPo (video)]
• The success of Saturday’s event has the NHL eyeing more games at service academies. [The Score]
• Saturday night, the Caps were at their best - and they’re looking to carry the momentum into the home stretch. [SI, NHL, WashTimes]
• The Maple Leafs were hoping to get at least a bit of revenge for last spring’s ousting at the hands of the Caps... alas. [NHL]
• Alex Ovechkin has been at his best pretty much all season, and the fact that he’s hit 40 goals - again - should not be overlooked. [Sporting News, NHL]
• He’s also not done yet, by the way. [NHL]
• The week that was for the Caps... [Peerless]
• ...and for the Metro. [All About the Jersey]
• If the NHL were the Academy Awards, the Caps would win... best costume. Or something. [PHT]
• In the wake of a new contract extension for GM Brian MacLellan, examining the future for Barry Trotz. [NoVa Caps]
• Saturday was for the current NHLers; Sunday, it was former Caps legends and media members taking to the outdoor rink. [Caps OT]
• Taking a look at the Caps’ remaining 17 (!!) games. [NoVa Caps]
• Finally, happy 61st birthday to Paul Gardner, pour one out for the late Milt Schmidt, who would have been 100 years old today.