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Capitals Steal Gritty OT Win vs Devils, Ovechkin Delivers, and Cole Hutson’s Scary World Juniors Moment
Sunday, 28 December, 2025
The Washington Capitals escaped Newark with a gutsy overtime win against the New Jersey Devils, and it was anything but pretty. Fresh off a holiday break, the Caps looked rusty, spent long stretches chasing the game, and leaned heavily on Logan Thompson’s 35-save performance to survive early chaos. Aliaksei Protas provided a spark with a buzzer-beater at the end of the first period and a three-point night, while Jakob Chychrun capped the effort with a dramatic end-to-end overtime winner. This episode breaks down why wins like this matter more than style points, how Washington stayed composed after a brutal third-period collapse, and why belief is quietly becoming this team’s biggest strength. Alex Ovechkin also reminded everyone why he still defines this franchise. Ending a nine-game goal drought, Ovechkin scored the tying goal in regulation and added another chapter to his historic age-40 season, proving he doesn’t need to dominate shifts to dominate moments. The show also shifts to a powerful off-ice story, discussing Capitals prospect Cole Hutson’s frightening injury at the World Juniors and what it revealed about leadership, resilience, and the human side of player development. From clutch goals to emotional perspective, this episode captures why the Capitals’ momentum feels real — and why it’s traveling with them. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Caps, Wizards, and Commanders fans, if you’re looking to catch a game or live event in the DC area, SeatGeek has you covered as the best ticket app to shop smart, rate every deal, and sit where it matters, and right now Caps MinuteCast listeners get $20 off your first purchase over $50 when you use the code MINUTECAST at checkout, that’s MINUTECAST for 20 dollars off so you can score the seats and skip the hassle. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek And podcast fans, if you’re searching for a delicious, high-protein snack, Righteous Felon is the move, a family-owned brand serving premium, pasture-raised Black Angus beef that’s hormone and antibiotic free, loaded with bold flavors like O.G. Hickory and 10 grams of protein per serving, plus keto-friendly and gluten-free options while supporting sustainability through the Conservation Alliance, and you can snack smarter by using promo code MINUTECAST for 15% off at righteousfelon.com and grab your new favorite snack today. https://www.righteousfelon.com/?ref=MINUTECAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
