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Thursday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Blue Jackets Game Day

May 15, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) after a goal by Capitals defenseman Brenden Dillon (not pictured) against the Boston Bruins in the second period in game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Previews of tonight’s return to action in Columbus from Vogs, AP, and Reuters, and be sure to swing by our pals over at The Cannon for the view from behind enemy lines.
  • Alex Ovechkin was back on the ice yesterday, joined by the most familiar of faces. Boy, is it dusty in here… [NHL]
  • The Caps are currently on a franchise-best nine-game road winning streak, which is pretty impressive. [WTOP]
  • Ovechkin was a big part of his team’s hot start, but they’ve managed to keep up their winning ways thanks to the depth built up around him. [AP]
  • What is behind Rasmus Sandin’s stellar start to the 2024-25 season? [Daily Faceoff]
  • Tom Wilson spoke about the injury he suffered in Montreal and the new doctor-ordered fishbowl he’ll be stuck in for the next month. Protect that mug, Tommy. [Caps video, THN]
  • His coach and teammates were impressed – but perhaps not surprised – by Wilson’s ability to not only return from the injury but make a huge impact on the game. [RMNB]
  • Checking in with the team after yesterday’s practice. [Caps video (Carbery, Carlson, Caps365)]

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