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Preseason: Capitals @ Devils Game Thread

The Caps head to Newark to kick off their preseason slate against the Devils

By Becca H
Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports


Next Game:


Monday, September 18, 7:00 PM ET

Prudential Center
Broadcast Info: CSN-DC; WFED-1500, Capitals Radio 24/7



  • Previews of tonight's preseason opener against the Devils from Vogs, NJ.com, and NoVa Caps, and be sure to check out our SB Nation pals over at All About the Jersey for the other side of tonight's matchup.

    • The Caps won't be dressing a ton of veterans for the first game of the preseason, with the focus on auditioning their young blueliners. [WaPo]

    • One veteran who will be dressing? Marcus Johansson, who will don the red and black in his first taste of action against his former team. [NorthJersey.com]

    • Brush up on the rules governing the preseason as outlined in the CBA. [NoVa Caps]





Here's what the line combos, defensive pairs and goalie matchups should look like (per Vogs):



CAPS


Forwards


94-Riat, 18-Stephenson, 77-Oshie


65-Burakovsky, 72-Boyd, 39-Chiasson


79-Walker, 20-Eller, 71-Elgestal


47-Malenstyn, 91-Graovac, 24-Barber



Defensemen


29-Djoos, 74-Carlson


55-Ness, 78-Lewington


21-Johansen, 4-Chorney



Goaltenders


70-Holtby


41-Vanecek




DEVILS


Forwards


4-Hall, 90-Johansson, 21-Palmieri


47-Quenneville, 13-Hischier, 10-Hayes


63-Bratt, 64-Blandisi, 23-Noesen


52-Baddock, 40-Coleman, 36-Lappin



Defensemen


2-Moore, 28-Severson


8-Butcher, 5-Prout


25-Mueller, 48-Dyblenko



Goaltenders


1-Kincaid


31-Wedgewood