The Nationals’ Daniel Murphy stops by Kettler, prep for the Devils, John Carlson preview, Christian Djoos has big test tonight, visiting MoJo in New Jersey, Crosby speaks on Olympics, lineups for tonight and more in this evening’s Capitals news links: 

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👉 Caps Conduct Sunday Scrimmage at Kettler. (Mike Vogel/Caps)

👉 News and Notes From Caps’ Morning Skate. (Mike Vogel/Caps)

👉 Preseason Game 1: Capitals at Devils, date, time, TV channel, live stream, game thread. (CSNMA)

👉 Capitals open seven-game preseason slate tonight at Devils. (WTOP)

👉 Aaron Ness’ skating could give him a leg up in Caps’ D competition. (CSNMA)

👉 Tom Wilson wants to seize a top-six role; the Capitals want to see more. (Washington Post)

👉 When it comes to Christian Djoos, Barry Trotz says size can be overrated. (CSNMA)

👉 Nationals slugger Daniel Murphy, son attend Caps practice. (CSNMA)

👉 Washington Capitals 2017-2018 Previews — Defensemen: John Carlson. (Peerless Prognosticator)

👉 Marcus Johansson will find it ‘weird’ to face the Capitals. (NoVa Caps)

👉 Holtby, Oshie and Burakovsky highlight Monday’s preseason lineup at New Jersey. (CSNMA)

👉 Bears sign five To professional tryout agreements. (Bears)

👉 Marcus Johansson doesn’t have to wait long to face Capitals. (Washington Times)

👉 Crikey! Nathan Walker is on the cusp of NHL history. (NoVa Caps)

👉 Barry Trotz says Capitals have more depth than last season. (Washington Times)

👉 A slimmer Jonas Siegenthaler takes aim at making Caps roster. (Washington Post)

👉 Reminder: Washington Capitals to Host NHL Centennial Fan Arena Sept. 22-23 (Caps)

👉 As No. 1 pick Nico Hischier debuts, Switzerland’s NHL influence continues to climb. (Washington Post)

👉 All of the morning links from Japers Rink

AROUND THE LEAGUE

Healthy and focused, Thomas Di Pauli ready to make an impact with Penguins. (Times-Leader)

👉 Welcome home: Fans go crazy as New York Islanders return to Nassau Coliseum. (The Score)

👉 As NHL gets faster, players adjust offseason training to keep up. (USA Today)

👉 Report: Smaller goalie chest protectors will not be ready this season. (NBC Sports)

👉 Report: Wings offering RFA Athanasiou 2-year, $3.8M contract. (The Score)

👉 Fantasy injury bounce-back candidates for 2017-18. (NHL)

👉 Panthers trade Demers to Coyotes for McGinn. (NHL)

👉 Leafs refuse comment on Lupul’s apparent allegation. (TSN)

👉 Sidney Crosby on Olympics: ‘I’d love to be there’. (Post-Gazette)

👉 China Games could go long way in growth of NHL. (NHL)

👉 5 bizarre hockey games affected by poor ice conditions. (Sportsnet)

CAPITALS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Rinkside Update | 2016 1st round pick, Lucas Johansen, is slated to play alongside Taylor Chorney tonight in New Jersey. #CapsCamppic.twitter.com/NVaByVTGum

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) September 18, 2017

Head Coach Barry Trotz talks about tonight’s preseason game 1 in New Jersey. #CapsCamp pic.twitter.com/QxC1S72Ak3

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) September 18, 2017

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A Left Wing and a 2nd Baseman walk into a rink… @nationals

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Getting Burky game ready. 💪🏒🥅#andreburakovsky #65 #nhl #hockey #treatment #training #prep #game #3dfunktion #fascia #release #3dfascia #ptandreas #procedos #noccohockey #nocco @nocco @andreburakovsky

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