The Caps got a bounceback performance on Tuesday night against the Stars, doing pretty much everything right except scoring a goal (…knew they forgot something) – but a much better effort than what they showcased a few nights earlier. They’ll need to show that same resilience as they prepare for yet another Friday-Saturday back-to-back set, this time starting at home against the Islanders before heading up to Buffalo. The Isles will be looking to snap their own losing streak, having dropped their last three.
First, some admin stuff:
- Who: Capitals vs. Islanders
- Where: Capital One Arena
- When: 7:00 p.m.
- How to Watch: Monumental, NHL Network
- How to Listen: 106.7, Capitals Radio 24/7
Sounds like Rasmus Sandin remains out through at least the weekend, while Dylan Strome was a regular participant in this morning’s skate…if he’s back, expect the lines to look like this (and if not, they’ll be what they were last game):
Ovechkin – Strome – Leonard
Protas – Dubois – Wilson
McMichael – Lapierre – Sourdif
Duhaime – Dowd – Beauvillier
Fehervary – Carlson
Chychrun – Roy
Chisholm – van Riemsdyk
Thompson
Lindgren