Your savory breakfast links:
- Previews of tonight’s Wild Card battle with the Wings from Vogs and AP, and be sure to visit our pals over at Winging it in Motown for the view from behind enemy lines.
- A lot has changed for both the Capitals and Red Wings since their last meeting a month ago. [MLive]
- After potting seven goals in his last four games, Alex Ovechkin earned himself the NHL’s first star of the week! [Caps, NHL]
- The resurgence of the Capitals’ captain has helped drag his team back into playoff contention. [NHL, Monumental, THN]
- The two likely netminders in tonight’s faceoff, Charlie Lindgren and Alex Lyon, are challenging the perception of age as they each continue to put together career seasons. [THN]
- Taking one last look at the trade deadline and grading the moves made by the Capitals. [S&S]
- A few leftovers from Sunday afternoon’s win over the Jets. [Rink, RMNB]
- Happy 58th birthday to Robin Bawa!
- Finally, these goobers are delightful. Baaaaabe.