Capitals vs. Sharks: Line Combinations, Injury Updates & What To Know
The Capitals continue their homestand against the Sharks.
WASHINGTON — After a convincing comeback win on Tuesday, the Washington Capitals are in for another tough contest against the high-flying San Jose Sharks.
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 remains out while continuing to progress. Justin Sourdif is also still day-to-day after being struck in the face with a puck back on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Jakob Chychrun, who missed Sunday’s game due to illness, will return to the mix.
Logan Thompson gets the start.
Here are the line combinations:
Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Ethen Frank
Aliaksei Protas-Connor McMichael-Anthony Beauvillier
Brett Leason-Nic Dowd-Ryan Leonard
Brandon Duhaime-Hendrix Lapierre-Sonny Milano
Martin Fehervary-John Carlson
Jakob Chychrun-Matt Roy
Rasmus Sandin-Dylan McIlrath
Logan Thompson
Charlie Lindgren
Washington Capitals Injury Updates
Justin Sourdif is day-to-day with what’s being called an upper-body injury after taking a puck to the face in Sunday’s loss.
Tom Wilson has been upgraded to contact and is getting closer to returning, but will sit out one more game.
Pierre-Luc Dubois is still recovering and expected back after the Olympic break.
Washington Capitals Stats & Storylines
Ethen Frank has goals in three straight games and will play on the top line.
Alex Ovechkin has goals in four of the last five games.
Rasmus Sandin is coming off a three-assist performance.
Dylan Strome has points in nine of the last 13 contests.