Your savory breakfast links:
- Even when the Washington Capitals lose this season, it’s usually not an ugly game. [Rink]
- Previews and other important information for tonight’s matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes from Vogs, AP, and the Canes.
- News and notes from yesterday’s practice. [Caps video (Coach Carbery), THN]
- The Capitals’ offense, which was all kinds of hot earlier this season, has cooled down lately. [WaPo ($)]
- Despite back-to-back losses, Coach Carbery still believes the Capitals are a top team in the league. [RMNB]
- Alex Ovechkin has been ruled out for tonight’s game, but he could return as soon as Sunday. [THN, RMNB, S+S, USA Today]
- All signs seemed to point to a breakout year for Hendrix Lapierre, but that has yet to materialize. [WaPo]
- Speaking of Lapierre, what should the Caps do with him, Jakub Vrana, and their third line? [RMNB]
- Taylor Raddysh’s move to DC has so far been good for both him and the team. [THN]
- Capitals prospects Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson will represent Team USA at the 2025 World Juniors. [USA Hockey, RMNB]
- A few Caps made a special visit to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital yesterday to bring some holiday cheer to pediatric patients. [NHL]
- Work has officially begun on upgrades to Capital One Arena, which will be finished in time for the 2027-2028 NHL and NBA seasons. [Caps, AP, Athletic ($), RMNB, S+S]
- Finally, happy 74th birthday to Bill Clement and 34th birthday to Alexander Urbom!