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Monday Caps Clips: Running on Fumes

The Caps run out of gas in Raleigh, a closer look at increased high-danger chances for Washington, a statistical snapshot for October and more in today’s clips.

Nov 3, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) battles for the puck against Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) and center Nic Dowd (26) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Recaps and other assorted musings from last night’s loss to the Carolina Hurricanes from us, Vogs, WaPo ($), AP, NHL, FLM, Canes, Caps video (recap, Coach Carbery, Dowd, Lindgren), THN, NoVa Caps, RMNB (and again), and S+S.
  • A few leftovers from Saturday evening’s victory over the Blue Jackets from us and RMNB.
  • The Washington Capitals are getting more high-danger chances so far this season, especially in front of the net. [Rink]
  • We’re a month into the 2024-2025 season—take a closer look under the hood with a team stats snapshot. [RMNB]
  • Alex Ovechkin has found his scoring rhythm early this season, to the delight of everyone else in the locker room. [THN]
  • This year, the Caps’ coaching staff is putting more focus on player recovery after games. [RMNB]
  • Take a trip down memory lane and re-live 25 of the greatest moments in franchise history. [S+S]
  • Finally, happy 46th birthday to Rick Berry!

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