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Friday Caps Clips

Ilya Protas gets top AHL rookie honors, the Bears sweep the Islanders away, the impact of Sandin’s injury on summer plans and more in today’s clips.

Posted on by Alex Ervin
Apr 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Ilya Protas (62) skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Logan Thompson has found plenty of success with the Washington Capitals, and he says it’s because he was able to feel at home in DC quickly. [THN]
  • Rasmus Sandin’s ACL injury will almost certainly impact the Capitals’ offseason plans. [THW]
  • Ilya Protas was named the AHL’s Most Outstanding Rookie for the 2025-2026 season. [Bears, AHL, THN]
  • Speaking of Hershey, the Bears defeated the Bridgeport Islanders 5-2 last night to advance to the Calder Cup Atlantic Division semifinals… [Bears, AHL, THN]
  • …and they did so with a certain Great 8 in the crowd!
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