Friday Caps Clips: Let the All-Star Weekend Begin

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• Our villainous bracket was down to two yesterday, and the shocking, surprising winner will be revealed later today. Oh, the anticipation... [Rink]
• A historical look back at how Alex Ovechkin has performed by month. Next up? February. [Rink]
• Handing out some more awards at the break. [Rink, PHT]
• The Caps’ all stars are shining bright in St. Louis, kicking off the weekend with yesterday’s media chat. [Caps video (Reirden, Oshie scrum/one-on-one, Carlson scrum/one-on-one)
• Participants have been selected for tonight’s Skills Competition, featuring John Carlson attempting to defend his Hardest Shot crown (and not much else for the Caps). [NHL]
• He may not be at the All-Star Game but Alex Ovechkin is certainly on everyone’s mind this weekend. [ESPN]
• Bold predictions for what to expect from some of the Caps this weekend. [StarsandSticks (Oshie, Carlson)]
• A look back at the Caps’ protection list from the 2017 expansion draft... and some areas where they may want a do-over. [NoVa Caps]
• Is it time to start shopping Evgeny Kuznetsov around for a deal? [StarsandSticks]
• The trade deadline is just a month away - so what is the Caps’ biggest need for their second-half push? [NBCSW]
• Caps’ prospect Brian Pinho has already doubled his point total from his rookie season and his hot first half has helped give a boost to the Bears. [NoVa Caps]
• Checking in on the Metropolitan Division. [Canes Country]
• Who have been the Caps’ top players during the first half of the season? [StarsandSticks]
• Finally, happy 50th birthday to Jim Mathieson, happy 71st to Guy Charron, happy 47th to Chris and Peter Ferraro, and happy 34th to Jack Hillen.