Capitals vs. Kings: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch
Here's what to know as the Capitals take on the Kings.
WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals are in for a tough matchup on Monday, as they square off against the high-flying Los Angeles Kings.
Washington has lost eight of its last 10 outings, while the Kings have gone 7-2-1 in their last 10.
Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Washington Capitals Line Combinations
Charlie Lindgren will get the start. John Carlson is in after missing last game with an upper-body injury.
Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Connor McMichael
Aliasksei Protas-Justin Sourdif-Tom Wilson
Anthony Beauvillier-Nic Dowd-Ryan Leonard
Brandon Duhaime-Hendrix Lapierre-Ethen Frank
Martin Fehervary-John Carlson
Jakob Chychrun-Matt Roy
Rasmus Sandin-Trevor van Riemsdyk.
Charlie Lindgren
Logan Thompson
Washington Capitals Stats & Storylines
Connor McMichael is coming off a multi-point performance as he looks to continue breaking out.
Alex Ovechkin also had a two-point night and scored his 902nd career goal back on Saturday.
Dylan Strome has points in two of his last three games and five points in his last five outings overall.
Jakob Chychrun is riding a three-game point streak.
John Carlson has points in five straight outings, and if he plays tonight, will pass Nicklas Backstrom for the second-most games played in franchise history.
Monday marks Anze Kopitar’s final game at Capital One Arena, as he’s set to retire at the end of this season.