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Friday Caps Clips: Captain-less Caps Fall Flat

PLD finally scores at 5v5 but the Caps lose to the Avs, Ovechkin out 4-6 weeks with a broken fibula, Lapierre primed for more regular playing time and more in today’s clips.

Nov 21, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) and Colorado Avalanche center Ivan Ivan (82) battle for the puck in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • The Washington Capitals have been much better at creating scoring chances so far this season. [Rink]
  • Recaps and other assorted musings from last night’s loss to the Colorado Avalanche from us, Vogs, WaPo ($), NHL, AP, Avs, FLM, Caps video (recap, Coach Carbery, Thompson, Wilson, Pierre-Luc Dubois), MSN, THN (and again, and again), NoVa Caps, RMNB (and again), and Mile High Hockey.
  • The big news out of Washington, DC yesterday: Alex Ovechkin will miss 4-6 weeks with a fractured left fibula. [NHL, WaPo, Athletic ($), AP, FLM, ESPN, SI, BR, THN, RMNB]
  • How does Ovechkin’s injury impact his Great Chase and the Caps? [ESPN, NHL, USA Today]
  • With Ovi set to miss time, Hendrix Lapierre is ready to seize the opportunity of regular time in the lineup. [RMNB]
  • Is Logan Thompson’s stock for Canada’s 4 Nations roster still rising? [Athletic]
  • News and notes from yesterday’s morning skate. [Vogs, THN]
  • Players across the NHL have many thoughts on changes they would make to the rulebook for the sport they love. [Athletic]
  • In case you’d like to get your Christmas shopping started, the latest Caps Canine Calendar is now available. [Caps]
  • Dubois’ quiet resurgence at 5v5 is starting to get the attention it deserves. [Athletic]
  • Washington’s Hockey Fights Cancer night this year meant a little more to John Walton. [NHL]

Sending all our love to John during his courageous battle with colon cancer.

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