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Sunday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Devils Preseason Game Day

The Caps head to NJ to face the Devils, the roster gets another trim and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Posted on by Becca
Oct 19, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) skates with the puck against New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Previews of this afternoon’s preseason game in Newark from Vogs and the Devils.
  • Quick update on the team’s coaching situation:
  • The Caps made another round of cuts, sending six back to Hershey and Lynden Lakovic back to Moose Jaw. [@CapitalsPR, THN]
  • That leaves 42 players on the current roster – a number that needs to be reduced by almost half by the end of camp. Things are getting interesting. [WaPo]
  • The captain was back in a no-contact jersey yesterday, but he also skated with the team for the first time in camp and could be ready for the final two preseason games. [NHL]
  • Count Ryan Leonard as one of a small group of NHL rookies to watch in the upcoming season. [ESPN]
  • Finally, happy 72nd birthday to Doug Gibson!
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