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Capitals vs. Senators Game Thread 1/16

Right this way to your Caps-Sens open thread…

Dec 22, 2022; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) and Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) battle for the puck in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

With a two-game winning streak firmly in place, the Caps head up north for a quick trip to Ottawa in a clash of the capital cities. They’ll be looking to make it three in a row for the first time in almost exactly a month against the Senators, who have recently heated up again and are in the middle of their own three-game win streak.

First, some admin stuff:

  • Who: Capitals vs. Senators
  • Where: Canadian Tire Centre
  • When: 7:00 p.m.
  • How to Watch: MNMT
  • How to Listen: 106.7, Capitals Radio 24/7

Look for the lineup to stay the same from Tuesday night, right down to the goaltender:

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

Sandin – Carlson
Chychrun – Roy
Fehervary – van Riemsdyk

Thompson
Shepard

On this date in 1975: The Caps were shut out by Bernie Parent and the Flyers, falling 4-0 at the Spectrum. [Game Notes]

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