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Friday Caps Clips: Red Hot

An unexpected first two weeks for the Caps, Wilson and McMichael’s hot starts to the season, McIlrath making the most of this NHL opportunity and more in today’s clips.

Oct 23, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals players salute the fans after their game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • A few leftovers from Wednesday’s win over the Flyers. [Rink, RMNB, S+S (and again)]
  • Don’t look now, but the Washington Capitals might be…good? [THN]
  • Tom Wilson’s hot start is unexpected, and he’s making his case for a spot on the Team Canada roster for the 4 Nation’s Face-Off. [Athletic ($)]
  • Another Capital off to a red-hot start this year: Connor McMichael, who’s thriving in his new role. [THN]
  • Dylan McIlrath, who is just thrilled Ovi knows who he is, is making the most of this NHL opportunity. [RMNB]
  • When Matvei Michkov tried to start something with Brandon Duhaime on Wednesday night, the Caps’ forward just had one thing to say. [THN]
  • According to Coach Carbery, TJ Oshie has quite the future as a hockey coach. [RMNB]

Happy Friday, Caps fans!

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