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Thursday Caps Clips: A Textbook Win

Another look at a textbook OT performance, Iorio hits waivers, McMichael shows off his flexibility and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Oct 14, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates after scoring a goal on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Check out our not-at-all-late season preview on the newest episode of Japers’ Rink Radio, with special guest Corey Sznajder. [Rink]
  • Tuesday night’s win over Tampa was the result of an overtime plan executed to perfection by the Caps – at least according to their coach (who is pretty smart). [RMNB]
  • It didn’t hurt that Tom Wilson was driving the energy for the team, helping them to shake off a sluggish first and registering a three-point night for himself. [Monumental]
  • Connor McMichael’s ridiculous pass to set up Aliaksei Protas’s opening tally was an example of what he brings to the lineup, but Coach Carbery appreciates his flexibility most of all. [WaPo]
  • A few more leftovers from that OT win. [Rink, RMNB]
  • With Dylan McIlrath apparently on the mend, the Caps had a tough decision to make – and as a result, Vinny Iorio hit the waiver wire yesterday. Fingers crossed, everyone. [THN]
  • Checking in with the coach and team after yesterday’s practice, which included showing off their shiny new red helmets for tomorrow’s screaming eagle debut. [Caps video (Carbery, Caps365)]
  • Happy 58th birthday to Joe Murphy and happy 40th to Jay Beagle, and raise a glass to the memory of Steve Atkinson, who would have been 77 today.
  • Finally, shall we play another game?

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