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Wednesday Caps Clips: Face-Off Opening

Posted on by Becca
Nov 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) checks Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) in the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • The Caps’ pursuit of the top record in the league and Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit for Wayne Gretzky’s record have fed off each other – and both have been relentless. [WaPo]
  • Also relentless? The captain’s physicality, as even at the mature age of 39 he continues to throw the body around. [THN]
  • Get in some background reading ahead of the first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off between Canada and Sweden. [NHL (Sweden defense, McDavid, Binnington, Hedman)]
  • After his DUI arrest over the weekend, Caps prospect Cam Allen is suspended from the OHL pending his court appearance on March 6. [THN]
  • The women’s premier league in Sweden became the first women’s hockey league to allow checking a few years ago, and not only has it drawn rave reviews but actually reduced concussions. [AP]
  • Happy 57th birthday to John Purves, and happy 45th to Rico Fata!
  • Finally, just the best update from Craig Laughlin on his recovery from surgery:
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