Capitals vs. Canadiens: Line Combinations, Injury Updates & What To Know
The Capitals are back home to take on the Canadiens.
Back home for a few games ahead of the longest road trip of the season, the Washington Capitals are hoping to make the most of it, starting with Tuesday’s tilt against the Montreal Canadiens.
Here’s what to know before puck drop at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena.
Washington Capitals Line Combinations
The Capitals continue to deal with injury, as Justin Sourdif is out and day-to-day after being struck in the face with a puck back on Sunday. Tom Wilson also remains out but is “getting closer” to taking the next step in his recovery.
Meanwhile, Jakob Chychrun, who missed Sunday’s game due to illness, remains out. He skated at Tuesday’s morning skate, though is not ready to return just yet.
Logan Thompson gets the start.
Here are the line combinations:
Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Anthony Beauvillier
Aliaksei Protas-Connor McMichael-Ryan Leonard
Ethen Frank-Hendrix Lapierre-Sonny Milano
Brandon Duhaime-Nic Dowd-Brett Leason
Rasmus Sandin-John Carlson
Martin Fehervary-Matt Roy
Trevor van Riemsdyk-Dylan McIlrath
Logan Thompson
Charlie Lindgren
Washington Capitals Injury Updates
Justin Sourdif is day-to-day with what’s being called an upper-body injury after taking a puck to the face in Sunday’s loss.
Tom Wilson remains on the injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 3. He remains day-to-day and is still progressing and skating in a non-contact jersey. This week will likely mark another step in his progression.
Jakob Chychrun will miss his second straight game with illness.
Pierre-Luc Dubois is still recovering and expected back after the Olympic break.
Washington Capitals Stats & Storylines
Alex Ovechkin is on a four-game goal-scoring streak and has five goals over that span. He’s never had under 20 goals in a season.
Ethen Frank has goals in back-to-back games.
Ryan Leonard has points in six of his last seven games.
John Carlson is on a four-game point streak.
Dylan Strome has points in eight of the last 12 contests.