Comments / New

Monday Caps Clips: Magic McMichael

Posted on by Alex Ervin
Nov 4, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) prepares to shoot the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov (59) defends in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • A few leftovers from Saturday’s win over the Blue Jackets from RMNB and S+S.
  • Connor McMichael is back in his natural position at center in Backstrom’s absence, and he is taking every advantage of the opportunity. [WaPo ($)]
  • Hardy Haman Aktell has only skated 31 minutes with the Caps so far, but his numbers are encouraging. [PBM]
  • Take a look at the numbers behind Alex Ovechkin’s slow start to the season. [THN]
  • The Washington Capitals are better than their record suggests. [RMNB]
  • Finally, happy 45th birthday to Keith Aucoin, 66th birthday to Rollie Boutin, 66th birthday to Nelson Burton, and 65th birthday to Paul MacKinnon.

Talking Points