Aaaaaand…we’re back, baby! The Caps return to action this weekend after almost two weeks off for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Their first challenge out of the box is a back-to-back set of matinees, starting with another meeting with the Penguins up in Pittsburgh.
First, some admin stuff:
- Who: Capitals vs. Penguins
- Where: PPG Paints Arena
- When: 3:00 p.m.
- How to Watch: ABC, ESPN+
- How to Listen: 106.7, Capitals Radio 24/7
Lines look pretty much the same as they were heading into the break…with games today and tomorrow, expect to see both goalies this weekend, but unclear who gets the net against which team:
Ovechkin – Strome – Wilson
Protas – Dubois – McMichael
Mangiapane – Eller – Frank
Duhaime – Dowd – Raddysh
Sandin – Carlson
Fehervary – Roy
Chychrun – van Riemsdyk
Thompson / Lindgren
On this date in 1975: The Caps, clearly not embarrassed enough the night before in a lopsided 9-4 loss to Buffalo, headed to Chicago where they promptly dropped a 10-3 game to the Blackhawks. [Game Notes]