Capitals vs. Ducks: Line Combinations & What To Know

The Capitals face the Ducks in what could be a physical matchup.

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals are in for a physical matchup on Monday, as they face the Anaheim Ducks for the first time in exactly one month.

Here’s what to know before puck drop at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena.`

Washington Capitals Line Combinations

The Capitals will be without Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas up front due to respective lower-body injuries. The team will run 11 ofrwards and seven defensemen.

Charlie Lindgren will get the start.

Here are the line combinations:

Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Anthony Beauvillier

Connor McMichael-Justin Sourdif-Ryan Leonard

Brandon Duhaime-Nic Dowd-Ethen Frank

Hendrix Lapierre-Sonny Milano

Martin Fehervary-John Carlson

Jakob Chychrun-Matt Roy

Rasmus Sandin-Dylan McIlrath

Trevor van Riemsdyk

Charlie Lindgren

Logan Thompson

Washington Capitals Stats & Storylines

• Dylan Strome has points in seven of the last eight games. He also gets the opportunity to face off against his brother, Ryan.

• Ryan Leonard is on a three-game point streak and has five points in his last six outings overall.