Fourth line a bright spot for Capitals
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Jay Beagle and a pair of rookies — Michael Latta and Liam O’Brien — stand out against Calgary.
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Fourth line a bright spot for Capitals
Jay Beagle and a pair of rookies — Michael Latta and Liam O’Brien — stand out against Calgary.
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A record, and another loss
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Caps seek redemption vs. Calgary
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Tom Wilson elevated himself to Caps’ top line
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