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Capitals vs. Rangers Game Thread 10/29

Right this way to your Caps-Rangers open thread…

Apr 26, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save on Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) as Rangers left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) defends in the third period in game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Saturday night, the Caps had their five-game winning streak snapped rather unceremoniously by the Tampa Bay Lightning (and really mostly Andrei Vasilevskiy). They’ll be looking to start a new one against another formidable foe – and one they know quite well, between divisional battles and last year’s short-lived but rather feisty opening round playoff series. That’s right, the New York Rangers are in town for a Metro Division matchup.

First, some admin stuff:

  • Who: Capitals vs. Rangers
  • Where: Capital One Arena
  • When: 7:30 p.m.
  • How to Watch: ESPN
  • How to Listen: 106.7, Capitals Radio 24/7

For the first time since Game 2, the lineup should have a slightly different look, with Mike Sgarbossa drawing in. Coach Carbery was playing a bit coy with who would be between the pipes, though, so we’ll just guess that he’s continuing the see-saw and it’s Logan Thompson’s net tonight.

Protas – Strome – Ovechkin
McMichael – Dubois – Wilson
Vrana – Sgarbossa – Mangiapane
Duhaime – Dowd – Raddysh

Chychrun – Carlson
Fehervary – McIlrath
Sandin – van Riemsdyk

Thompson
Lindgren

On this date in 1974… the Caps were once again off for the evening!

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