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Monday Caps Clips: Coyote Ugly

The Caps look uninspired in one of their most important games of the season, Kuznetsov clears waivers and is assigned to Hershey, plenty of deadline buzz and more in today’s clips.

Mar 3, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Arizona Coyotes right wing Dylan Guenther (11) scores a goal on Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) off the skate of Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

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  • Recaps and other assorted musings from yesterday’s loss to the Arizona Coyotes from us, Vogs, WaPo ($), AP, NHL, Coyotes, FLM, Caps video (recap, Coach Carbery, Mantha, Pacioretty, Milano), THN (and again), NoVa Caps, RMNB, and S+S.
  • Evgeny Kuznetsov cleared waivers yesterday and was loaned to the Hershey Bears. [NHL, AP, THN, NoVa Caps, RMNB (and again), S+S]
  • With the deadline approaching this Friday, the Washington Capitals have a lot to think about this week. [THN]
  • Some good Caps hockey vibes from this weekend: check out photos from Saturday’s Kids Day practice. [NoVa Caps]
  • This year’s deadline is weighing heavily on Charlie Lindgren, who says the Capitals are more than his team—they’re his family. [THN]
  • Anthony Mantha is trying to focus on the present as trade rumors with his name swirl around. [RMNB]
  • The Hershey Bears lost to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 1-0 in the shootout, but Clay Stevenson tied a franchise record for most shutouts in a single season with 7. [Bears, RMNB]
  • Ryan Leonard and Boston College are officially Hockey East Regular Season Champions, and Leonard assisted on the game winner. [BC Interruption, RMNB]

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