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Saturday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Sabres Game Day

The Caps kick off a weekend doubleheader against the upstart Sabres, looking to make one final push for the playoffs, and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Dec 14, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) clears the puck from in front of Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) and Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Previews of tonight’s bout with Buffalo from Vogs and AP.
  • The Sabres missed their chance to clinch a playoff spot for the first time in 14 seasons the other night…best believe they’ll be trying to do it tonight. [NHL]
  • Thursday’s loss to New Jersey dealt a(nother) blow to the Caps’ playoff hopes – but they’re not giving up, and all they can do is go balls to the wall the rest of the way. [THN]
  • A few leftovers from that disappointing loss on Thursday night. [Rink, RMNB]
  • To unravel this season of utter chaos, follow the chain of blowouts…and you’ll be even more confused. (But it is fun to do nonetheless.) [The Athletic ($)]
  • The Caps and Rangers tackle their emotions ahead of tomorrow night’s animated Inside Out broadcast. [NHL]
  • Finally, happy 59th birthday to Rob Murray, happy 46th to Garret Stroshein, and happy 30th to Andrew Mangiapane!

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