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Monday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Sharks Game Day

The Caps kick off their California road swing at the Shark Tank, line updates with Oshie not traveling with the team, a few prospect notes and more in today’s clips.

Mar 4, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) flips the puck past San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (36) for a goal during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Previews and other important information for tonight’s matchup with the San Jose Sharks from Vogs and AP, and don’t forget to follow along with FHF pals Fear The Fin for coverage from behind enemy lines.
  • The Washington Capitals made some changes to their struggling power play during yesterday’s practice. [WaPo ($)]
  • Catch up on a few other updates from yesterday’s practice, including some line shuffles. [Spencer Carbery, THN (and again), RMNB (and again), S+S]
  • Anthony Mantha is once again enjoying playing hockey. [NoVa Caps]
  • Along with rediscovering the fun in his game, Mantha is playing solid defense. [PBM]
  • With TJ Oshie not making the trip to California with the team, what are Washington’s lineup options? [NoVa Caps]
  • Capitals’ 2023 first-round pick Ryan Leonard is lighting it up in NCAA hockey. [RMNB]
  • The Hershey Bears won their sixth straight game yesterday with strong performances from Ethen Frank and the power play. [Bears, NoVa Caps]
  • Prospect Alexander Suzdalev scored his first two goals with Mora IK of the HockeyAllsvenskan in Sweden yesterday. [RMNB]
  • Finally, happy 65th birthday to Al Jensen!

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