Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: The Caps get ready to tussle with the Jackets, Carlson nears a return, better days may lie ahead and more.
Your savory breakfast links:
- We’ve got some reasons to keep an eye on the Caps heading into the summer. Next year has to be better than this year…right? [Rink]
- Previews of tonight’s battle with the Blue Jackets from Vogs, NBCSW, AP, and FLM, and swing by our pals over at The Cannon for the view from behind enemy lines.
- The Caps will honor the captain for passing Gordie Howe on the all-time goals list tonight with a special pregame ceremony and of course, the bobblehead. [NHL]
- John Carlson may or may not be back in the lineup tonight, but he’s eyeing a return sooner rather than later. [NHL]
- Get updates on Carlson, who skated in a regular jersey, and some of his recently injured teammates after yesterday’s practice. [WHN (and again), NoVa Caps]
- Injuries keep piling up for this team, at an almost unreal rate… [WaPo]
- …but Tom Wilson isn’t accepting that as an excuse and doesn’t see any quit in the room as the Caps’ playoff hopes hang by a thread. [NBCSW]
- Ovechkin has been a presence in the community since arriving in DC, and he’s continued that trend of late, making some very special memories for some very special kids. [S&S, Star-Tribune]
- A few leftovers from Sunday’s matinee loss in Minny. [S&S, RMNB, THW]
- Finally, happy 57th birthday to Al Iafrate!