Capitals vs. Canadiens: Line Combinations & What To Know
Here's everything to know as the Capitals visit the Canadiens.
Just 24 hours after a convincing win over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, the Washington Capitals are up north and looking to extend their recent winning streak against the Montreal Canadiens.
Back-to-backs haven’t been too kind to Charlie Lindgren and the Capitals so far, so Thursday will be an opportunity to take a step in the right direction.
Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Washington Capitals Line Combinations
Nic Dowd did not travel and will miss his second consecutive game with an upper-body injury. That said, the forward lines will remain the same, while Dylan McIlrath gets back in the lineup.
Charlie Lindgren will start.
Here are the projected combinations.
Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Anthony Beauvillier
Aliasksei Protas-Justin Sourdif-Tom Wilson
Brandon Duhaime-Connor McMichael-Ryan Leonard
Sonny Milano-Hendrix Lapierre-Ethen Frank
Martin Fehervary-John Carlson
Jakob Chychrun-Matt Roy
Rasmus Sandin-Dylan McIlrath
Charlie Lindgren
Logan Thompson
Washington Capitals Stats & Storylines
Alex Ovechkin has goals in three straight games and four of his last five overall.
Tom Wilson struck twice on Wednesday and leads the Capitals with 20 points in 20 games. His 11 goals on the season are tied for the fourth-most in the league.
Connor McMichael is on a three-game point streak and is coming off a three-assist performance against the Oilers.
Jakob Chychrun is riding a five-game point streak.