Consecutive 5-4 overtime losses behind them, the Capitals get set for a rematch against the reigning Cup champs, a team they beat 4-1 back in November. The Panthers have a similar record to the Caps over their last 10, going 7-3-0 and putting up some lopsided scores over that span. In fact, they’ve scored at least five goals in three of their last four games (although to be fair, they were games against the Sharks, Blackhawks, and Islanders). They’ve had a bit of a Cup hangover, but this is still a dangerous team and the Caps will need to be ready for the challenge.
First, some admin stuff:
- Who: Capitals vs. Panthers
- Where: Capital One Arena
- When: 7:00 p.m.
- How to Watch: MNMT
- How to Listen: 106.7, Capitals Radio 24/7
Guessing the lines stay the same once again, with Charlie Lindgren between the pipes? Maybe?
Ovechkin – Strome – Wilson
Protas – Dubois – McMichael
Raddysh – Eller – Frank
Duhaime – Dowd – Mangiapane
Sandin – Carlson
Fehervary – Roy
Chychrun – van Riemsdyk
Lindgren
Thompson
On this date in 1975: The Caps had the night off.