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Monday Caps Clips: Cool Down Room

The Caps’ offense is cooling off, a closer look at Frank’s journey to the NHL, an absolutely ridiculous shorty from the younger Protas and more in today’s clips.

Jan 25, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Washington Capitals forward Ethen Frank (53) skates against Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (17) in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • A few leftovers from Saturday night’s loss to the Canucks from RMNB and S+S.
  • The Washington Capitals’ offense has gone a little quiet as of lateā€”is it time to worry? [THN]
  • Ethen Frank’s pathway to the NHL has been anything but ordinary, and it’s worth a deep dive. [THW]
  • Take a peek behind the curtain and learn why NHLers so often chew on their mouthguards during games. [THN]
  • Ilya Protas scored an absolutely ridiculous shorthanded game-winning goal in yesterday’s Spitfires victory over the Steelheads. [Spitfires, RMNB]
  • Finally, happy 70th birthday to Brian Engblom!

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