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Sunday Caps Clips: Ramping Up for Round Two

Previews of Round 2 vs. Carolina, a rematch six years in the making, practice updates, and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Apr 10, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck as Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (26) defends in overtime at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Three things we were talking about yesterday when we were talking about the Caps. [Rink]
  • Corey Sznajder joins Greg for an epic look ahead at Caps-Canes in the latest episode of Japers’ Rink Radio. [Rink]
  • Previews of the Caps’ second-round matchup with Carolina (which will officially start on Tuesday) are beginning to roll in. [News & Observer, Sportsnet, Athletic ($)]
  • These two squads have met once before in the postseason, the Canes ousting the then-defending champs in the first round; it’s time for a little redemption. [NHL]
  • Ethen Frank is back with the Caps for the playoffs, and while it’s been a long road back to the NHL, it was worth it. [THN]
  • A playoff menace throughout his career, Anthony Beauvillier is bringing his knack for big-game performances to the Caps. [RMNB]
  • Checking in on the team after yesterday’s practice. [Caps video (Carbery, Wilson, Strome, Beauvillier, Caps365)]
  • The kid was the target of a little tried-and-true prank as he hit the ice yesterday rocking Alex Ovechkin’s trademark yellow laces. [THN]
  • Taking one last look back at Tom Wilson’s huge impact on the Capitals’ first-round win over Montreal… [THW]
  • …and one last look back at the series as a whole before we turn our attention to Carolina. [Caps video]

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