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Thursday Caps Clips: Rookie Night in TO

LT’s shutout and Strome’s GWG help the Caps to victory for Pro’s debut, Ovi gives a non-update update on his future and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Apr 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Ilya Protas (62) celebrates the win with goaltender Logan Thompson (48) against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the end of the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Recaps and other assorted musings on last night’s win from us, Vogs, Caps video (Carbery, I. Protas, Leonard, Thompson, Wilson, recap), NHL, AP, THN, and RMNB.
  • Don’t expect an announcement on Alex Ovechkin’s future between now and next week’s season finale, as the big man has shared that he will make his final decision this summer. [Caps video (Ovechkin), NHL, AP, Banner, WashTimes]
  • His coach and teammates aren’t quite ready to say goodbye – and really, who among us is? – but they’ll be supportive and appreciative regardless of O’s decision. [RMNB]
  • Ovechkin’s enormous off-ice impact will be the subject of a new ESPN feature called “8 Forever”, which debuts this weekend. [ESPN]
  • The Caps will host “Stripes for Her” on Saturday at Medstar, an officiating clinic designed to get more women into hockey officiating. [THN]
  • Finally, click that link below to join us over at the new Japers’ Rink annex in Discord!

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