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The Capitals took Wednesday off and held their annual team building event at the FBI training center in Quantico, Virginia. We also look at the value of John Carlson, the improvements of the Capitals defensive corp and more in this evening’s Capitals Links: 

CAPITALS

Caps-Leafs Wrap-up

Postgame Notebook: Leafs 2, Caps 0 (Mike Vogel)

Capitals tighten up defensively, but offense struggles in loss to Maple Leafs. (Washington Post)

Washington Capitals — Game 7: Maple Leafs 2 – Capitals 0 (Peerless Prognosticator)

Stats and analysis from the Capitals 2-0 loss to the Maple Leafs (NoVa Caps)

There are no moral victories, but Caps see a defensive effort they can build on in Tuesday’s loss. (NBCS-W)

General

Washington Capitals at FBI Academy. (Capitals)

First Caps bar tour is this weekend. (Info)

The week ahead with John Walton and Mike Vogel (Capitals)

The Capitals’ defense was better, but still has work to do. (NoVa Caps)

John Carlson’s ice time is climbing. Can his reputation ascend as well? (Washington Post)

The Capitals Immediate future relies on John Carlson (NoVa Caps)

Washington Capitals and the Elusive Hunt for Balance. (Japers Rink)

FBI Agent @ovi8 #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/VIsd6Dm4rS

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 18, 2017

AROUND THE LEAGUE

31 Thoughts: Tensions running high for slow starters. (Sportsnet)

Expect facial recognition software at NHL rinks in two years. (TSN)

NHL How NHL officials prepare for season and an evolving league. (Fanrag)

Grim times for Canadiens: Price struggles, surgery for Schlemko. (NBC Sports)

Jonathan Drouin is Living His Dream, Aiming to be the Canadiens’ Next Francophone Star. (Sports Illustrated)

Flames’ arena, Vegas goaltending and Erik Karlsson. (Yahoo Sports)

AHL Notebook: Subban’s change of fortune inspires others (NHL)

For Red Wings, Zetterberg is one for the ages. (NHL)

Fantasy top 50 defenseman rankings for 2017-18 (NHL)

CAPS FAN PHOTO OF THE DAY

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📸 @lolavancity TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (4-1-0) at WASHINGTON CAPITALS (3-2-1) #dogswholovehockey #washingtoncapitalsdog

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CAPITALS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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Had a great time today learning from some of the best at the FBI Academy… all practice equipment of course.

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Caps came to the academy today!! #washingtoncapitals #caps #ovechkin

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Making the most of @capitals meet the team night – and improvising with unauthorized selfies when the photo line closes down #Holtby #Burakovsky #CalebGreen #Vrana #Kuznetsov #AussieWalker #AmericanTreasureCarlson #Backstrom #Djoos #SorryWeCroppedYouChorney #Connolly #Orpik

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First class picture for little man!

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✋️ to ✋️ combat Nicky v Burkie #ALLCAPS

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Caps getting some law enforcement training at the FBI Academy today. #ALLCAPS

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Mom & dad have a jersey for me for every D.C sports team but this one actually has my name on it #caps #capsdog #oshie #hockeylife

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