Capitals vs. Rangers: Line Combinations, Updates & What To Know, Wilson & Sandin Out

The shorthanded Capitals take on the Rangers before the holiday break.

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals will look different as they miss a couple of key names and close things out before the holiday break against the New York Rangers.

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

Washington Capitals Line Combinations & Updates

The Capitals will be without Tom Wilson due to illness and Rasmus Sandin due to an upper-body injury. Ryan Leonard makes his return from a shoulder and facial injuries suffered on Dec. 5.

Here are the combinations.

Alex Ovechkin-Justin Sourdif-Connor McMichael

Aliaksei Protas-Dylan Strome-Ryan Leonard

Anthony Beauvillier-Nic Dowd-Ethen Frank

Brandon Duhaime-Hendrix Lapierre-Sonny Milano

Martin Fehervary-John Carlson

Jakob Chychrun-Matt Roy

Declan Chisholm-Trevor van Riemsdyk

Logan Thompson

Charlie Lindgren

Washington Capitals Storylines

• Ryan Leonard ranks fifth among rookies in scoring.

• Dylan Strome has three points in his last three games.

• Aliaksei Protas has points in seven of the last 11.