Monday Caps Clips: Caps Hockey Is Back

Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: the Caps drop their preseason opener, McMichael loves the competition, a Kuemper Q&A and more.

By Alex Ervin@alexervin928 Sep 26, 2022, 7:00am EDT

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Recaps and other assorted musings from yesterday afternoon’s preseason OT loss to the Buffalo Sabres from WaPo ($), NHL, Sabres, Caps video (recap, condensed game, Coach Laviolette, Fucale, McMichael), WHN, NBCSW, NoVa Caps (and again), RMNB, and S+S.
The Washington Capitals have an opening at 2C this season, and Connor McMichael is ready to fight for it. [WHN, NoVa Caps (with bonus Fucale content)]
A fun storyline from yesterday’s game: a bit of brotherly competition for Peyton and Dru Krebs. [RMNB]
A Q&A with Darcy Kuemper, featuring thoughts on his day with the Stanley Cup, his favorite music, and more. [Athletic ($)]
Washington prospect Alexander Suzdalev is apparently a big fan of trick shots. [RMNB]
Finally, happy 42nd birthday to the one and only Brooks Orpik!

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