Friday Caps Clips: Gameday Capitals vs. Hurricanes

Your savory breakfast links:

• Even when the Washington Capitals lose this season, it’s usually not an ugly game. (Rink)
• Previews and other important information for today’s matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes from Vogs, AP and the Canes.
• News and notes from yesterday’s training. (Caps video (Coach Carbery), THN)
• The Capitals’ offense, which was hot early this season, has cooled off recently. (WaPo ($))
• Despite back-to-back losses, Coach Carbery still believes the Capitals are a top team in the league. (RMNB)
• Alex Ovechkin has been ruled out for today’s game but could return as early as Sunday. (THN, RMNB, S+S, USA Today)
• All signs pointed to a breakout year for Hendrix Lapierre, but it hasn’t happened yet. (WaPo)
• Speaking of Lapierre: What should the Caps do with him, Jakub Vrana and their third line? (RMNB)
• Taylor Radysh’s move to DC has been going well for both him and the team so far. (THN)
• Capitals prospects Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson will represent Team USA at the 2025 World Juniors. (USA Hockey, RMNB)
• Yesterday, a few Caps made a special visit to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital to bring some holiday cheer to pediatric patients. (NHL)
• Work on the Capital One Arena upgrade has officially begun and will be completed in time for the 2027-2028 NHL and NBA seasons. (Caps, AP, Athletic ($), RMNB, S+S)
• Finally: Happy 74th birthday to Bill Clement and happy 34th birthday to Alexander Urbom!

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