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Friday Caps Clips: Close, But No Cigar

The Caps fall just short in Philly, Snively comes back to DC as Milano hits IR, thoughts on the blue line and more in today’s clips.

Dec 14, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (74) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Recaps and other assorted musings from last night’s shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers from us, Vogs, WaPo ($), AP, NHL, Flyers, FLM, Caps video (recap, Coach Carbery, Lindgren, Strome), THN, NoVa Caps, RMNB, NBCSP, and FHF pals Broad Street Hockey.
  • The Washington Capitals recalled forward Joe Snively yesterday after placing Sonny Milano on IR. [Caps, Bears, THN, NoVa Caps, RMNB, S+S]
  • Tarik El-Bashir talks prospects, trade rumors, roster choices and more in his new Caps Mailbag. [MSN]
  • Alex Ovechkin is now in the midst of a career-long goal drought—what gives? [THN]
  • Examining potential winners and losers of this week’s announcement that the Caps and Wizards expected relocation. [RMNB]
  • If Ethan Bear makes his way to Washington, the Caps are going to have to make some tough choices on the blue line. [THN, RMNB]
  • Hershey Bears coach Todd Nelson spoke about why prospect Alexander Suzdalev is playing in Sweden this season, instead of in the AHL. [RMNB]
  • Let’s appreciate Charlie Lindgren while checking in on a few former Caps’ goalies… [RMNB]
  • Finally, happy 39th birthday to Kyle Wilson!

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