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Saturday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Canadiens Game Day

Oct 21, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jake Allen (34) makes a save against Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Previews of tonight’s visit to Montreal from Vogs, AP, and FLM, and be sure to swing by our pals over at Eyes on the Prize for the view from behind enemy lines.
  • Sonny Milano appears to be back and healthy and therefore requiring some tweaks to the lineup to get him back in action. [THN]
  • Yesterday the Caps placed Matthew Phillips on waivers; today, the diminutive forward is Pittsburgh-bound. Poor kid. [WPXI, Post-Gazette]
  • Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas are each learning to navigate the occasional downs that go with the ups of an NHL season. [WaPo]
  • If Caps’ prospect Ryan Leonard’s performance at BC so far is any indication, Caps fans should be very, very excited to get this kid to DC. [WaPo]
  • Ethan Bear uses his hockey sticks for a daily reminder of his Cree heritage. [Monumental]
  • Hear from the coach after yesterday’s practice. [Caps video (Carbery)]
  • If Anthony Mantha were to be on the move, which teams might be interested in his services? [THN]
  • As the Caps head into the final stretch, the lineup could start to look…different. Here are some players waiting in the wings who should get a shot with the team by season’s end. [NoVa Caps]
  • Finally, happy 67th birthday to Archie Henderson!

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