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Friday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Wild Game Day

Jan 17, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) makes a save on Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (3) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

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:

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