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Saturday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Devils Game Day

The 2024-2025 Washington Capitals season is upon us—catch up on everything you need to know before tonight’s home opener in today’s clips.

Feb 20, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (15) skates with the puck as New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (71) defends in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Check out the first Rink Roundtable of this season where we chat all things Caps hockey. [Rink]
  • The Capitals took a “high risk, high reward” approach to this offseason, and pre-season projections across the league reflect it. [Rink]
  • Previewing tonight’s Opening Night matchup between the Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils with Vogs, THN, RMNB, and NJD.
  • Pierre-Luc Dubois knows all eyes are on him this season, and he is more than ready for his fresh start in Washington. [WaPo ($)]
  • The Capitals are hopeful their strong culture will help the team adjust to all of the new faces. [Vogs]
  • With the Caps dropping the puck on their 50th season tonight, look back at the ten best home openers in franchise history. [WaPo ($)]
  • Dylan Strome knows the critics don’t have the Caps making the postseason come April, and he’s ready to prove them wrong. [THN]
  • The Caps have a tough schedule to start this season. [S+S]
  • Which Capital makes The Athletic’s “All-Intrigue Roster” for this season? Hint: this isn’t a trick question. [Athletic ($)]
  • According to Karl Alzner, his first career NHL goal should actually belong to Alex Ovechkin. [THN]
  • Time to lock in your Caps predictions for the 2024-2025 season. [RMNB]
  • Finally, happy 59th birthday to Todd Krygier and 39th birthday to Mike Green!

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