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Monday Caps Clips: Matinee Misfortune

The Caps’ pattern of poor matinee performances continued against the Canucks, Ovi on the verge of another milestone and more in today’s clips.

Oct 19, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Vancouver Canucks left wing Arshdeep Bains (13) is hit by Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) after crashing into Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Recaps and other assorted musings from yesterday afternoon’s loss to the Vancouver Canucks from us, Vogs, WaPo ($), NHL, Canucks, AP, FLM, Caps video (recap, Coach Carbery, Lindgren, Leonard, Chychrun), THN, RMNB (and again), and DCB.
  • For some positive Caps-Canucks vibes, re-live that time Alex Ovechkin scored four points in the Caps’ 5-2 win in Vancouver in 2018. [Rink]
  • Speaking of Ovi, he’s on the verge of yet another historic milestone with the Washington Capitals this season. [SI]
  • Finally, happy 47th birthday to Mike Farrell!

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