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Thursday Caps Clips: Predators Become Prey

Nov 6, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) acknowledges the crowd after being named number one star of the game against the Nashville Predators at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Recaps and other assorted musings on last night’s win from us, Vogs, Caps video (Carbery, Strome, Thompson, Protas, Ovechkin, recap), NHL, AP, Reuters, WaPo, Tennessean, THN, NoVa Caps, RMNB, Caps Outsider, and THN-NSH.
  • Ahead of last night’s game, there was a ceremonial puck drop to honor the back-to-back Calder Cup championships of our wonderful Hershey Bears. [Fox43]
  • Congrats to owner Ted Leonsis, who celebrated 1000 wins at the helm of the Capitals last night. [Monumental (and video)]
  • The Caps aren’t just on a lucky streak – they’re earning wins in a way that feels sustainable (even if their current pace probably isn’t). [WaPo]
  • With Matt Roy back in the lineup, the Caps sent Vincent Iorio back to Hershey yesterday. [Caps]
  • Happy 32nd birthday to Philippe Maillet, and happy 29th to Hunter Shepard!
  • Finally…give that man a Selke already.

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