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Monday Caps Clips: 4 Nations Double Trouble

Another 4 Nations double header, noted stats nerd Dylan Strome, trade deadline musings and more in today’s clips.

Feb 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) plays the puck and Team United States defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) defends in the second period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Previewing this afternoon’s game between Canada and Finland, where a regulation win means a trip to the Four Nations final. [NHL (and again, again)]
  • There’s also plenty to preview for the 8pm game featuring the USA and Sweden. [NHL (and again)]
  • With all four teams in action today at the 4 Nations Face-Off, here are the possible clinching scenarios. [NHL]
  • Dylan Strome is the noted hockey stats nerd in the Washington Capitals’ dressing room. [THN]
  • If the Capitals are looking to make trade deadline moves, here are some of the high value assets they could put on the table. [S+S]
  • Speaking of the trade deadline, who might the Caps consider bringing in to improve their lineup? [S+S]
  • Andrew Cristall recorded his 100th point on the season yesterday, making him the first player in the WHL to hit that mark this year. [THN, RMNB]
  • Finally, happy 68th birthday to Archie Henderson!

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