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Sunday Caps Clips: Connor McBattle

A punch-for-punch matchup ends in OT misery, Lapierre’s goal vs. CGY sparked joy for many and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Posted on by Becca
Jan 22, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin (92) battles with Washington Capitals defensemen Rasmus Sandin (38) in front of goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) /during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Recaps and other assorted musings on last night’s overtime loss from us, Vogs, NHL, CP, THN, and RMNB.
  • A few leftovers from Friday’s win in Calgary. [CP, RMNB]
  • Hendrix Lapierre’s drought-snapping goal against the Flames sparked joy for his teammates, and gave them a boost en route to a much-needed win. [WaPo]
  • Is there a trade out there the Caps could make to spark them for the playoff push? [THN]
  • The Caps re-signed Bogdan Trineyev to a new two-year, $1.8M contract. Congrats, Bogey! [Caps]
  • Happy 61st birthday to Esa Tikkanen, and happy 57th to Steve Maltais!

Stay safe and warm out there, friends!

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