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Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: the Caps fall spectacularly to the Wild, tough lineup choices and more. Your savory breakfast links: A look at the week that was for the Washington Capitals. [Peerless] Recaps and other assorted musings from last night’s “burn the tape” loss to the Minnesota Wild from us, Vogs, … [Read more...] about Monday Caps Clips: Wildly Underwhelming

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Week 26 will be among the most challenging weeks of the season for the Capitals with three strong opponents on the schedule. It is a useful measuring stick to see how this team compares to other postseason participants. In Week 26, the Washington Capitals will get a pre-playoff chance to see just where they stand relative to three teams … [Read more...] about Snapshots of the Week Ahead: Week 26

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images A look at some rough starts for the Caps in DC 2 - Number of times this season that a home team has given up two goals in the game’s opening two minutes. The Caps achieved this dubious distinction in last night’s eventual 5-1 loss to the visiting Wild; prior to that, the only other team to have given up two goals so early was Arizona, … [Read more...] about The Noon Number: Two-Minute Warning

Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: The Caps finally return to action as they host the Wild Your savory breakfast links: Previews of tonight’s visit from the Wild from Vogs, NBCSW, Star Tribune ($), and Peerless, and be sure to swing by our SB Nation pals over at Hockey Wilderness for the view from behind … [Read more...] about Sunday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Wild Game Day

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: The team hits the ice with a few changes to the top-six, a rough April awaits and more. Your savory breakfast links: The JRR crew breaks down a quiet deadline and the Caps’ chances down the stretch. [Rink] Checking in with the coach and the short king after yesterday’s practice. [Caps video … [Read more...] about Saturday Caps Clips: Top-Six Turnover