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Friday Caps Clips: Storm Prep

Final thoughts on the Caps’ Round 1 victory, looking ahead to Caps-Canes, the 2024 summer moves that changed everything and more in today’s clips.

Apr 10, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck as Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (26) defends in overtime at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Three things we were talking about yesterday when we were talking about the Washington Capitals. [Rink]
  • A by-the-numbers preview of the upcoming Caps-Canes Round 2 matchup. [Rink]
  • A few leftovers from Wednesday’s series-deciding win from us, WaPo ($), Athletic ($), RMNB, and S+S.
  • The Capitals recalled goalie Mitchell Gibson from AHL Hershey and loaned Clay Stevenson back to the Bears. [Caps, Bears, NoVa Caps, RMNB]
  • The Caps know that their next matchup won’t be easy, but they are more than ready for the challenge. [THN]
  • How did the Capitals make it to this moment? 10 days in July that changed everything. [Athletic]
  • Finally, happy 46th birthday to Jason Chimera and 33rd birthday to Stanley Cup champion Brett Connolly!

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