Jan 15, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (33) celebrates with Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37) as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reacts after the final horn of their game at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Your savory breakfast links: Recaps and other assorted musings from last night's loss to the San Jose Sharks from us, Vogs, WaPo ($), NHL, AP, FLM, Caps video (recap, Coach Carbery, Thompson, Leonard, Strome, Ovechkin), THN, and RMNB.
📸: @thehersheybears/IG Ilya Protas's first goal as a professional was on an empty net. His first tally on an actual goaltender was spectacular. Wednesday against the Bridgeport Islanders, Protas lit the lamp on a semi-breakaway to tie the game 1-1 at 2:38 of the second period. Little Pro showed off some highlight-reel moves that perhaps even his older brother, Big Pro, doesn't have.