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Friday Caps Clips: New Year, Same Inconsistencies

The Caps drop their first game of 2026, positive news on prospect Cole Hutson at World Juniors and more in today’s clips.

Jan 1, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre (29) skates with the puck with Ottawa Senators defenseman Jordan Spence (10) in pursuit during the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Recaps and other assorted musings from yesterday’s loss to the Ottawa Senators from us, Vogs, WaPo ($), AP, NHL, FLM, Sportsnet, TSN, Caps video (recap, Coach Carbery, Strome, Thompson), THN, RMNB, and Silver Seven Sens.
  • A few leftovers from the Washington Capitals’ win over the Rangers to close out 2025. [Rink, RMNB]
  • News and notes from yesterday’s morning skate. [Vogs]
  • After missing two games after being stretchered off the ice, Caps prospect Cole Hutson was a full participant in Team USA’s practice yesterday ahead of their World Juniors quarterfinal tilt with Finland tonight. [NHL, THN, RMNB]
  • Finally, happy 29th birthday to Gabriel Carlsson and 57th birthday to Rick Tabaracci!

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