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Tuesday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Oilers Game Day

The Caps kick off their long road trip in Edmonton, LT snags First Star of the Week, and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Dec 5, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Washington Capitals forward Dylan Strome (17) tries to screen Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

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  • Doing a little temp check on the Caps after a 3-0 Week 14 of the 2024-25 season. [Rink]
  • Previews of tonight’s visit to Edmonton from Vogs and AP.
  • The Oilers will be without Connor McDavid, as the star forward will sit out the first of his three-game suspension for a cross-check against the Canucks over the weekend. [NHL]
  • Even without McDavid, the Caps’ red-hot penalty kill will have its hands full against a loaded Oilers power play. [WaPo]
  • Ovechkin got a chance to see, hold, and even try on some of Gretzky’s gear when he visited the Oilers Hall of Fame room. [NHL]
  • The Capitals currently find themselves atop the NHL standings, and they’re proud to be there. [NHL]
  • Here’s how they got to that spot, and what still needs to be done before now and springtime. [THN]
  • Congratulations to Logan Thompson, who earned himself First Star of the Week honors! [Caps]
  • With about six weeks to go until this year’s trade deadline, where are the roster holes the Caps should be looking to fill? [S&S]
  • Tommy McVie, one of the beleaguered coaches of the 1970s Capitals, has sadly passed away at the age of 89. RIP. [NHL]
  • Finally, happy 75th birthday to Ron Anderson, and happy 58th to Ulf DahlĂ©n!

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