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Monday Caps Clips: Looking Ahead

McMichael has visions for his future in Washington, how Sandin changed his game this season, Eller reflects on Game 5 healthy scratch and more in today’s clips.

Posted on by Alex Ervin
Apr 30, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) passes the puck in front of Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) as Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier (45) defends in the first period in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Coming off a career year, Connor McMichael wants to play center for the Washington Capitals long-term. [DCB, RMNB]
  • Rasmus Sandin knew his role in the lineup was changing this season when the Capitals brought in Jakob Chychrun, so he changed his game—and it worked wonders. [THN]
  • Lars Eller’s return to Washington this season wasn’t all smooth sailing, and those struggled peaked with a “disappointing” healthy scratch in Game 5 against Carolina. [RMNB]
  • Finally, happy 33rd birthday to Evgeny Kuznetsov!
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