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Thursday Caps Clips: Capitals-Hurricanes Game 2 Game Day

The Caps look to shake off a shaky series start and get back even in Game 2. That and more in today’s Caps Clips.

May 6, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) skates with the puck as Carolina Hurricanes left wing William Carrier (28) defends in the third period in game one of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs 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]
  • Previews of tonight’s Game 2 against the Canes from Vogs and AP.
  • After Game 1, the Capitals definitely need to make some adjustments…so where do they start? [The Athletic ($), News & Observer ($)]
  • Somehow, the Caps even lost the physical battle in Game 1 – something the Hurricanes are happy to (try to) continue. [NHL]
  • Needless to say, Coach Carbery was displeased with his team’s efforts to kick off the series. [ESPN, The Athletic ($)]
  • Checking in with the coach after yesterday’s optional practice. [Caps video (Carbery, Duhaime, Dowd, Leonard), THN, RMNB]
  • A few leftovers from that overtime loss. [Rink, RMNB, S&S, THW-CAR]
  • Despite a that rough series opener, the vibe in the Caps’ room was, as it always seems to be, upbeat. [THN]
  • The Hurricanes pretty well established who they were in Game 1; now it’s the Caps’ turn to find their identity and even up the series. [WaPo, NHL]
  • Game 1 scuffling aside, the Caps have as good a chance as any to give their 50th campaign a truly storybook ending. [NHL]
  • Finally, happy 36th birthday to the greatest Dane of them all, Lars Eller!

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