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Friday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Blackhawks Game Day

The Caps and Hawks face off in DC, Leonard named a top-three Hobey Baker finalist, how Duhaime became a locker room favorite and more in today’s clips.

Mar 9, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) shoots the puck on Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) as Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) defends in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Previewing tonight’s matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks with Vogs, and don’t forget to follow along with Second City Hockey for coverage from behind enemy lines.
  • A few leftovers from Wednesday night’s loss in Raleigh from us, THN, and RMNB.
  • The Washington Capitals announced this year’s Fan Appreciation Week, which will run from April 7 to the 13th. [Caps]
  • Last month, Pierre-Luc Dubois hosted 10-year-old Addie, who he met at November’s Caps Fight Cancer skate, for a VIP game day experience. [Caps]
  • Brandon Duhaime has quickly cemented himself as a locker room favorite in Washington. [THN]
  • Take a deep dive into what the month of March looked like for the Hershey Bears. [NoVa Caps]
  • Ryan Leonard was named a top-three finalist for the 2025 Hobey Baker Award, given to the most outstanding NCAA men’s hockey player. [Hobey Baker, NHL, BC Interruption, RMNB, Boston Globe]
  • Alex Ovechkin’s 895th goal is inching closer—what might it look like? [S+S]
  • Finally, happy 58th birthday to Rob Murray, 45th birthday to Garret Stroshein, and wishing a big happy birthday to Andrew Mangiapane, who turns 29 today!

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