Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: the Golden Knights pull off an OT win against the Caps, Alex Ovechkin makes history yet again and more.
Your savory breakfast links:
- Recaps and other assorted musings from last night’s Washington Capitals OT loss to the Vegas Golden Knights from us, Vogs, WaPo ($), AP, NHL, Caps video (recap, condensed game, Coach Laviolette, Ovechkin, Jensen), WHN, NBCSW, NoVa Caps, RMNB, and SB Nation pals Knights on Ice.
- With goals 49 and 50 on the season last night, Alex Ovechkin tied the NHL record for the most 50-goal seasons. [Caps, NHL, ESPN, NBCSW, NoVa Caps, RMNB]
- Lars Eller and Anthony Mantha are vibing on Washington’s third line at just the right time. [WaPo ($)]
- The Caps know they have the opportunity to bypass the Penguins for third place in the Metro, but they are not letting that change their process. [WHN]
- The group of likely Round 1 playoff opponents for the Caps is down to three teams. [NoVa Caps, NBCSW]
- While some players have struggled this year, others have exceeded expectations. [S+S]
- The Hershey Bears have signed prospects Garin Bjorklund (G), Dru Krebs (D), and Benton Maass (D) to amateur tryout agreements, allowing them to finish the season in the AHL. [NoVa Caps]
- A documentary featuring Neal Henderson and the Fort Dupont Cannons is set to debut in DC at the end of the month. [NBCSW]
- Happy 45th birthday to Miika Elomo, 65th birthday to Mark Lofthouse, and 52nd birthday to Stewart Malgunas!
Finally, in case you missed it last night:
AUDIO: Hear #ALLCAPS Alex Ovechkin secure his NHL-record ninth career 50-goal season (tying Mike Bossy & Wayne Gretzky for the most in league history) as he beats #VegasBorn‘s Logan Thompson
Call courtesy @JohnWaltonPxP & KenSabourin on @CapitalsRadio pic.twitter.com/P6w6MgqZZH
— Ben Raby (@BenRaby31) April 21, 2022