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Thursday Caps Clips: Capitals-Hurricanes Game 5 Game Day

The Caps put it all on the line ahead of a crucial Game 5, and lineup changes abound. That and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Posted on by Becca
May 8, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) chases a loose puck against the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period in game two 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(ish) things we were talking about yesterday when we were talking about the Caps. [Rink]
  • Previews of tonight’s must-win Game 5 from Vogs and AP.
  • The Capitals are ready to take on some serious adversity and start to claw back into the series. [NHL]
  • It’s do-or-die time for the Caps… [S&S, RMNB]
  • …which means it’s also time for a good ol’ Hail Mary, aka massive lineup changes as they look to stave off elimination. [WaPo, WashTimes, NHL, THN]
  • The changes could see Lars Eller sitting out as a healthy scratch, with Connor McMichael moving into the 3C slot. [THN (and again)]
  • Checking in with the team after yesterday’s shakeup practice. [Caps video (Carbery, Strome, Wilson, Thompson)]
  • What’s been behind the Hurricanes’ 3-1 series lead (hint: a lot of it is special teams). [News & Observer, AP]
  • Coming back from 3-1 isn’t unheard of; Caps fans have certainly heard it before. So how can the Caps do it? [The Athletic ($)]
  • It’s been something of a rough and rain-soaked week for DC sports fans. We could use something good. [WaPo]
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