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Friday Caps Clips: Motor City Madness

The Caps finally win in the shootout courtesy of Nic Dowd, Thompson misses the game due to injury and more in today’s clips.

Jan 29, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) scores on Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (36) in the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Recaps and other assorted musings from last night’s shootout (!) win over the Detroit Red Wings from us, Vogs, WaPo ($), AP, NHL, FLM, Caps video (recap, Coach Carbery, Dowd, Strome, Chychrun), THN, and RMNB.
  • News and notes from yesterday’s morning skate. [Caps video (Coach Carbery, Rinkside Update feat. Strome), THN]
  • Caps netminder Logan Thompson missed last night’s game with an upper-body injury, which will have Team Canada on red alert with the Olympics looming. [WaPo]
  • In a corresponding move, the Washington Capitals recalled goalie Clay Stevenson from AHL Hershey yesterday. [Caps, Bears, RMNB]
  • Speaking of the Olympics, Martin Fehérváry is set to make a big impact as a member of Team Slovakia. [NHL]
  • The Capitals are reportedly one of the teams looking into acquiring Artemi Panarin, but should they? [THN]
  • Finally, raise a glass to Chris Simon, who would have turned 54 today.

Have a great Friday, Caps fans!

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