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Thursday Caps Clips: USA-Finland Game Day

Canada takes the 4 Nations opener, USA prepares for Finland, the World Cup returns and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Feb 12, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced the return of the World Cup in 2028 before a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • The 4 Nations Face-Off is underway:
    • Read all about Team Canada’s overtime win over Team Sweden. [NHL]
    • Tonight is Team USA’s turn, as they face Team Finland in their tournament opener – where it’ll be Connor Hellebuyck vs. Juuse Saros. [NHL, AP]
  • Prior to the opener of 4 Nations, Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the return of another international-themed tournament, the World Cup, in February of 2028. [NHL]
  • Two of the greatest goal-scorers to ever lace ’em up – not just for the Capitals, but in history – sit down with Al Koken to talk about all the things. [Caps YouTube]
  • Checking in on the organization’s prospects for the first month of 2025. [NoVa Caps]
  • What is the Caps’ biggest need ahead of next month’s trade deadline? [S&S]
  • Finally, happy 50th birthday to Brad Norton!

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