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Friday Caps Clips

Taking a closer look at Chychrun’s contract, a trip down Caps memory lane, Ovechkin set to display his history-making hockey stick and more in today’s clips.

Posted on by Alex Ervin
Apr 17, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) congratulates left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) on his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • A Capital made the latest edition of The Athletic’s NHL Cap Court, but the verdict isn’t bad. [Athletic ($)]
  • Take a trip down Washington Capitals memory lane and remember one of the Caps’ early goalies. [THN]
  • Don’t look now, but Nicklas Backstrom is reportedly on Team Sweden’s radar for the 2026 Winter Olympics. [RMNB]
  • Alex Ovechkin will be displaying the stick with which he broke the all-time goals record at his annual youth tournament in Russia this week. [THN]
  • Finally, happy 69th birthday to Gary Rissling, and raise a glass to Greg Polis, who would have turned 75 today.
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