Jakob Chychrun

Did Alex Ovechkin score?

Now in sole possession of the Metro Division and Eastern Conference titles, the Caps now still have to finish out their season – and get themselves into playoff mode – with four games remaining on their schedule.

Your savory breakfast links: Previews of this afternoon’s bout with the Blue Jackets from and , and be sure to swing by our pals over at for the view from behind enemy lines.

While the Gr8 Chase has come to its dramatic and inevitable conclusion, the merch to celebrate hockey’s new all-time goal-scoring champion has really just begun.

Aside from Brandon Duhaime forcing Jalen Chatfield to atone for his actions last week, the first 20 minutes of the Capitals’ Thursday night clash with the Carolina Hurricanes didn’t feel like a sequel to the spirited matchup between the two Metro division rivals from a week ago.

Your savory breakfast links: Recaps and other assorted musings from last night’s shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes (and preceding gr8 pregame ceremony) from , , ($), , , , Caps video (, , , , , ), (and ), , and (and ).

Plus: A dominant second period, spurned by Ovechkin turning back the clock and running over anyone in a white jersey he could find.