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Monday Caps Clips: Simply the Best

The Caps are all alone at the top of the league, Thompson’s shutout streak finally comes to an end, Washington prospects are thriving and more in today’s clips.

Jan 18, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) gestures to his son in the stands (not pictured) after the Capitals' game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • A few leftovers from Saturday night’s win over the Pittsburgh Penguins from us, RMNB, and S+S.
  • The Washington Capitals are alone at the top of the league’s standings and proud of it. [NHL]
  • The Capitals and Penguins crossed paths on Saturday night, but the teams are currently moving in very different directions. [Athletic ($)]
  • With Bryan Rust’s goal on Saturday night, Logan Thompson’s shutout streak finally came to an end—at third-longest in franchise history. [RMNB]
  • The Capitals are thriving, and so are a few of their prospects: Andrew Cristall, Ilya Protas, and Ryan Leonard. [THN]
  • Speaking of prospects, who looks primed to get the next call ups? [S+S]

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