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Saturday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Blackhawks Game Day

The Caps open their 2026 home slate against the ‘Hawks, Hutson’s triumphant return not enough at the WJC and more in today’s Caps Clips.

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Apr 4, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period at Capital One Arena. The goal is the 894th of his career, tying Wayne Gretzky for most all-time goals scored in the NHL. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Previews of tonight’s Saturday night throwdown with Chicago from Vogs, the ‘Hawks, and AP.
  • The Caps seem to be finding ways to lose games these days; here’s how they plan to fix it. [THN]
  • Cole Hutson returned to the lineup for Team USA and had a goal and an assist to make a little US hockey history…
  • …but sadly it wasn’t enough to extend the USA’s gold medal reign, as they fell in overtime to Finland and will leave the tournament without a medal for the first time in four years. [IIHF, THN]
  • A few leftovers from the Caps’ New Year’s Day loss to the Senators. [Rink, RMNB]
  • Finally, happy 52nd birthday to Stefan Ustorf, and happy 57th to Steve Poapst!
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