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Saturday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Penguins Game Day

The Pens are in town for a Saturday night Metro clash, the Caps have defensive assets to trade for forward upgrades and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Apr 4, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal on Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Previews of tonight’s rivalry showdown with the Penguins from Vogs.
  • Reminder to those attending tonight’s game that something big and horrible is happening on Monday, so security measures may impact your route downtown. [Monumental]
  • Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses for each of the Caps’ defensive pairings. [S&S]
  • As the trade deadline draws closer, the Caps’ bevy of defensive prospects could turn into trade bait for some forward depth. [ESPN+]
  • A few leftovers from the Caps’ 1-0 OT win in Ottawa Thursday night. [Rink, RMNB, S&S, SS7]
  • With just 21 goals to go, it’s very possible that Alex Ovechkin could pass Wayne Gretzky this season. [THN]
  • Commemorate Ovechkin’s 179th victimized goalie with a special bobblehead! [Rink]
  • Happy 33rd birthday to Pheonix Copley, and raise a glass to the memory of Pete Laframboise, who would have been 75 today.
  • Finally, the good folks running the team’s socials did the incredible work of compiling every single one of those historic 179 goalies giving up goals to Alex Ovechkin:

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