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Monday Caps Clips

Hutson reflects on his first NHL stint, looking at what the Caps need to address this offseason, the Bears announce their semifinal series schedule and more in today’s clips.

Posted on by Alex Ervin
Apr 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) talks with Capitals defenseman Cole Hutson (44) during a stoppage in play against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Cole Hutson learned a lot in his first 14 NHL games with the Washington Capitals, and he’s keeping those lessons in mind for his offseason training. [THN]
  • The Hershey Bears announced the schedule for their Atlantic Division Semifinals series with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, which kicks off this Thursday. [Bears]
  • The Capitals still see the potential in Hendrix Lapierre, but they also know he needs to start producing consistent results. [THN]
  • What do the Caps need to address this offseason at the draft and through free agency and trades? [ESPN]
  • A specific area of focus for the Caps this summer: what the blueline looks like with Rasmus Sandin’s injury in mind. [DFO]
  • Finally, happy 39th birthday to Taylor Chorney, 33rd birthday to Tyler Graovac, and 38th birthday to Semyon Varlamov!
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