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Capitals vs. Red Wings Game Thread 3/18

Right this way to your Caps-Wings open thread…

Mar 7, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates after scoring a goal on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

After an overall successful – albeit up-and-down – trip out west, the Caps return home to kick off a three-game homestand against the Red Wings.

First, some admin stuff:

  • Who: Capitals vs. Red Wings
  • Where: Capital One Arena
  • When: 7:00 p.m.
  • How to Watch: Monumental
  • How to Listen: 106.7, Capitals Radio 24/7

Dylan Strome sat out yesterday’s practice with an illness – as did Ethen Frank – so we’ll see what the forward lines end up looking like (and if they even have enough for four full lines or need to go with 11 forwards). If everyone’s healthy, we’ll probably see the combos we’ve seen of late, but the goalie rotation comes to an end with Logan Thompson in net:

Ovechkin – Strome – Protas
McMichael – Dubois – Wilson
Mangiapane – Eller – Raddysh
Duhaime – Dowd – Beauvillier

Sandin – Carlson
Fehervary – Roy
Chychrun – van Riemsdyk

Thompson
Lindgren

On this date in 1975: The Caps extended their season-long losing streak to 13 games with a 7-2 loss to the Flyers. [Game Notes]

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