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Friday Caps Clips: Leaf It to Logan

The Caps blank the Leafs in an important bounceback game, Leno makes an appearance at practice and more in today’s clips.

Dec 18, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) makes a save on Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) as Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (3) chases during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Recaps and other assorted musings from last night’s shutout win over the Toronto Maple Leafs from us, Vogs, WaPo ($), AP, NHL, FLM, Caps video (recap, Coach Carbery, Thompson, Carlson), THN, and RMNB.
  • News and notes from yesterday’s morning skate. [Vogs, THN]
  • Ryan Leonard took a significant step forward in his injury recovery yesterday. [THN, RMNB]
  • The Washington Capitals have done something many teams can’t: successfully retooled on the fly. [Athletic ($)]
  • Finally, happy 55th birthday to Robert Lang and 52nd birthday to Andreas Salomonsson!

Happy Friday, Caps fans!

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