Your savory breakfast links:

• Preview tonight's preseason matchup between the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets with Vogs, THN, NoVa Caps, RMNB and S+S.
• News and notes from yesterday's training, where Rasmus Sandin took part for the first time in this training camp. (Caps video (Coach Carbery, Frank, Vrana), RMNB (and again))
• With today's game looking crucial for the fringe forwards fighting for starting spots, Jakub Vrana is ready to give it his all. (THN)
• Speaking of Vrana, he definitely did himself a favor on Wednesday night and put himself back in the conversation for one of those final spots. (RMNB)
• Logan Thompson made his preseason debut in New Jersey on Wednesday and made a big impression with his impressive performance. (RMNB)
• This season will be important for Connor McMichael. (S+S)
• The newest participants in the Caps' friendship test: long-time friends and current teammates Jacob Chychrun and Brandon Duhaime. (Caps video)
• Finally: Happy 66th birthday to Paul Mulvey!