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Sunday Caps Clips: Capping the Pens; Caps-Oilers Game Day

The Caps trounce the Pens but potentially lose Wilson to injury, the Oilers await in DC and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Nov 7, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates with the puck past Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Recaps and other assorted musings on yesterday’s win from us, Vogs, Caps video (Carbery, Chychrun, Fehervary, Protas, recap), NHL, AP, WaPo, THN, THN-PIT (and again), TribLive, PG, Athletic-PIT, NoVa Caps, RMNB, S&S, TRL, THW, and Pensburgh.
  • During the game, both the Caps and Pens wore commemorative decals on their helmets to honor longtime voice of the Penguins, Mike Lange, who sadly passed away on Wednesday. [NHL]
  • Tom Wilson left yesterday’s game early after being cross-checked in the ribs by Ryan Graves, and is being evaluated. [THN, RMNB]
  • Like a fine wine, the Caps-Pens rivalry has only gotten better with age. [SI]
  • Previewing this afternoon’s bout with the Oilers. [Vogs]
  • Pairing up some of the top teams in the league with a potential trade deadline target that fits best. [The Score]
  • Happy 59th birthday to John Druce, and happy 70th to Peter Scamurra!
  • Finally, let’s get a little shot of a martini in our latest happy locker room!

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