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Wednesday Caps Clips: Hughes-less

Updates on tomorrow’s 4 Nations final and the century-old rivalry, ranking the quarter-century teams, waxing nostalgic for key moments in Caps history and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Dec 16, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Brendan Smith (2) fights with Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Your savory breakfast links:

  • In 4 Nations news, it looked like Quinn Hughes might be swooping in to help Team USA after Charlie McAvoy was hospitalized with an injury… [NHL]
  • …but alas, it probably won’t happen. [NHL]
  • Tomorrow night’s game continues a rivalry that goes back over a century, and it really couldn’t get any better. [NHL, THN]
  • It could get worse, though, and to that Bill Guerin says “challenge accepted!” [Sportsnet]
  • The four nations in the so-named tournament released their quarter-century teams (a couple of which include some Caps) – so now it’s time to rank them. [THN]
  • Dylan McIlrath – remember him? – went skating with some lucky local youngsters yesterday at Canal Park Ice Rink. [NBC4]
  • Brandon Duhaime once wanted to be Alex Ovechkin. Instead, he’s evolved into a gritty player beloved in the locker room. Who, yes, occasionally barks. [THN]
  • Hop in the wayback machine, friends, and look back at the franchise-changing trade that brought Rod Langway to DC… [S&S]
  • …the team’s first win over the Broad Street Bullies (spoiler, it took a long time)… [S&S]
  • …and the trade that brought Dale Hunter to DC. [S&S]
  • While none of the Capitals were selected for the tournament, they’re certainly making the most of their time off, doing everything from lounging on a beach to literally getting married. [THN]

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