Your savory breakfast links:
- Previewing today’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning with Vogs and AP, and don’t forget to follow along with FHF pals Raw Charge for coverage from behind enemy lines.
- A few leftovers from Thursday night’s to the Blues from us, RMNB, and S+S.
- News and notes from yesterday’s practice. [Caps video (Coach Carbery, Strome, Caps365), THN, RMNB]
- The Washington Capitals are open to making moves at the upcoming trade deadline but also don’t want to “over-tinker” with the lineup. [WaPo ($), S+S]
- Speaking of the deadline, GM Chris Patrick says that whether or not Ryan Leonard makes the jump to the NHL will not factor into trade plans. [THN, RMNB]
- See where the Caps land in The Athletic’s latest NHL power rankings. [Athletic ($)]
- Dylan McIlrath shared his thoughts on what it means to consistently be a healthy scratch. [THN]
- Yesterday, the Capitals announced their series of initiatives for Women’s Month in March. [Caps]
- Finally, happy 43rd birthday to Brian Sutherby, and wishing a very happy birthday to Matt Roy, who turns the big 3-0 today!