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Monday Caps Clips: Watching the Chase

Backstrom talks Ovi’s Gr8 Chase, Frank talks the Caps’ pregame rituals, the NCAA DI men’s hockey bracket is out and more in today’s clips.

Feb 23, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates with Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • A few leftovers from Saturday evening’s win over the Florida Panthers from us and RMNB.
  • Nicklas Backstrom would love to be on the ice for Alex Ovechkin’s Gr8 Chase, but he says watching it is fun too. [NHL]
  • The Washington Capitals have plenty of…odd pregame rituals, and Ethen Frank shared how he became part of one. [THN]
  • Dylan Strome spilled the beans on how Alex Ovechkin is collecting gear during his road to the NHL goals record. [RMNB]
  • The NCAA DI men’s hockey tournament bracket was released yesterday, and the Caps will have 5 prospects hitting the ice on the road to the Frozen Four. [NCAA, RMNB, BC Interruption]
  • Finally, happy 70th birthday to Doug Jarvis!

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