Your savory breakfast links:
- Previews and other important info for tonight’s matchup with the Minnesota Wild from Vogs and S+S.
- A few leftovers from Wednesday’s win over the New Jersey Devils from us, NoVa Caps, RMNB, and S+S.
- Hunter Shepard’s professional hockey path has been far from typical, which makes his debut with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday all the more special. [WaPo ($)]
- There are plenty of rookies quietly flying under the radar this season, and a new face in Washington makes the list. [Athletic ($)]
- According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Caps are still looking to move Anthony Mantha. [Sportsnet, THN]
- Henrik Lundqvist is joining several other Capitals alumni on the ice for the Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic on November 12. [THN]
- Carl Hagelin spoke about his career-ending eye injury on a recent podcast, and it was just as scary as initial reports said. [NoVa Caps]
- Finally, a sweet story you don’t want to miss: