Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: The Caps attempt to win a game on home ice with the Bolts in town, the team has a great practice after a players-only meeting and more.
Your savory breakfast links:
- Previews of tonight’s bout with the Bolts from Vogs, Lightning, NBCSW, AP, FLM, Peerless,
- News and notes after yesterday’s practice, including updates from a couple of the guys. [Caps video (Oshie, TvR), WHN, NoVa Caps]
- This latest slump has led to a couple of players-only chats as the Caps look to reestablish their winning ways and find their identity. [NBCSW]
- After putting together a strong run, Vitek Vanecek has fallen off his game of late – returning to something everyone loves: a team with no clear #1 netminder. [WaPo, NBCSW, S&S]
- Tarik’s got all the goalie goods in part 1 of his latest mailbag. [The Athletic ($)]
- The Caps have a new-look fourth line with the addition of deadline day acquisition Johan Larsson, and the trio is hoping they can find their groove quickly. [NBCSW]
- Finally, happy 63rd birthday to Bob Crawford, happy 51st to Trevor Halverson, happy 43rd to Matthew Yeats and happy 52nd to goaltending legend Olie Kolzig!