- Their work done at the NHL level for the year, the Capitals sent Ilya Protas, Ivan Miroshnichenko, and Clay Stevenson back to Hershey… [Caps]
- …where the trio immediately helped the Bears clinch a playoff spot with a 5-1 win over their rivals from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. [Bears]
- Congrats to Protas the Younger for being named to the 2025-26 AHL All-Rookie team! [Bears, AHL]
- A few leftovers from the Caps’ final game of the season. [RMNB]
- Alex Ovechkin began his career against Columbus and ended…his season…against them. Here’s a look at his numbers against the Jackets over the years. [Dispatch]
- Happy 63rd birthday to Garry Galley!
- Finally, we’d love to see you over at our Japers’ Rink Discord annex – still plenty to discuss, so hit that big red button to join in!
Thursday Caps Clips: Breakdown Day Awaits
A trio of Caps return to help the Bears clinch a spot in the AHL playoffs, some leftovers from a Game 82 win and more in today’s Caps Clips.
Apr 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Ilya Protas (62) shoots the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins center Tommy Novak (18) looks on during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images