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Saturday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Rangers Game Day

Oct 29, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers in the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Previews of this afternoon’s matinee against the Rangers from Vogs, AP, and Reuters.
  • As the team is going through some self-professed struggles, Coach Carbs shook up his lines ahead of yesterday’s practice. [Caps video (Carbery, Strome, Caps365), WaPo, NHL, THN]
  • One of those changes involved moving Lars Eller to the wing and slotting Connor McMichael in at center for the first time this season. [THN]
  • The NHL will return to the Olympics next year, but will Russia’s Olympic ban be lifted in time to give Alex Ovechkin one more shot at the elusive gold medal? [WaPo]
  • A few leftovers from Thursday’s shootout loss. [Rink, RMNB, THN, S&S]
  • All-around good guy Tom Wilson surprised almost 100 kids from military families in the United Heroes League after yesterday’s practice. [RMNB]
  • Looking back at 25 of the most memorable moments from 50 years of Caps history. [S&S]
  • If you didn’t know…the Gr8 Chase continues. [AP, SI]

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