Capitals vs. Kings: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch
Here's what to know as the Capitals visit the Kings.
The Washington Capitals are in California for the first time this season and will play three games in four nights, starting with the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
Here’s what to know before puck drop at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Washington Capitals Line Combinations
The Capitals will have the same lines with Nic Dowd still on the injured reserve.
Logan Thompson will start on Tuesday, with Charlie Lindgren expected to play on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks.
Here are the 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-Trevor van Riemsdyk
Logan Thompson
Charlie Lindgren
Washington Capitals Stats & Storylines
Tom Wilson has points in five straight games and is coming off a multi-goal performance. He has 29 points in 26 games, the most on the Capitals.
Alex Ovechkin also has points in four straight games and continues to showcase his ability at age 40.
Jakob Chychrun has points in 10 of his last 11 games and goals in five of his last six.
Ryan Leonard has points in three of his last four contests.