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Wednesday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Jets Game Day

The Jets are in town for a pre-turkey day showdown, Ovi gets a double honor and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Mar 24, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck past Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • Previews of tonight’s pre-Thanksgiving matchup against the Jets from Vogs, AP, and Reuters.
  • Tonight’s pregame ceremony will honor not one but two Alex Ovechkin milestones, celebrating his 900th goal and 1500th game. [Vogs]
  • A few leftovers from Monday night’s win over CBJ. [Rink, RMNB]
  • Adjusting to the NHL game is one step in the development of a young player; another important step is learning to live by yourself for the first time, like Ryan Leonard is. [THN]
  • The Caps took a chance on Justin Sourdif, giving up a second-round pick for the young forward, and that gamble seems to be paying off. [DCBC]

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