Capitals vs. Panthers: Line Combinations, Injury Notes & What To Know
The Capitals look to put an end to inconsistency as they take on the Panthers.
WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals are looking to put an end to trading off wins and losses, and they’ll look to start that trend upwards on Saturday against the Florida Panthers.
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 Tom Wilson and Justin Sourdif remain out of the lineup. Ivan Miroshnichenko is up from Hershey to help fill that void and provide some more offense up front.
Meanwhile, Jakob Chychrun, who missed Friday’s practice for personal reasons, will play, and Trevor van Riemsdyk will draw back into the lineup.
Logan Thompson gets the start.
Here are the line combinations:
Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Anthony Beauvillier
Aliaksei Protas-Connor McMichael-Ryan Leonard
Ivan Miroshnichenko-Nic Dowd-Ethen Frank
Brandon Duhaime-Hendrix Lapierre-Brett Leason
Jakob Chychrun-John Carlson
Martin Fehervary-Matt Roy
Rasmus Sandin-Trevor van Riemsdyk
Logan Thompson
Charlie Lindgren
Washington Capitals Injury Updates
Justin Sourdif upgraded to contact and remains out and day-to-day with an upper-body injury after being struck in the face with a puck on Sunday.
Tom Wilson has been a full-go at practices and is getting closer to returning, but will not play against the Panthers.
Pierre-Luc Dubois skated with the group on Saturday in a non-contact jersey, is still recovering and is expected back after the Olympic break.
Washington Capitals Stats & Storylines
Ryan Leonard has points in six of his last eight outings.
tEhen Frank has goals in three of the last four games.
Alex Ovechkin has goals in four of the last six games.
Rasmus Sandin is coming off a three-assist performance.
Dylan Strome has points in 10 of the last 14 contests.
Ivan MIroshnichenko is back up to help fill the void and provide some offense.
Washington is hosting its 10th consecutive Pride Night.