Game Notes: Capitals vs. Rangers Line Combos, Who To Watch, What To Know
The Capitals take on the Rangers in the second game of a back-to-back in New York. Here's what to know.
The Washington Capitals have one more stop before heading home, as they pay a visit to Manhattan to take on the New York Rangers.
They’ll see some lineup changes as the puck drops at 7 p.m. at Madison Square Garden. Charlie Lindgren starts in goal.
Here are the lines:
Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Sonny Milano
Aliaksei Protas-Pierre-Luc Dubois-Tom Wilson
Anthony Beauvillier-Connor McMichael-Ryan Leonard
Brandon Duhaime-Nic Dowd-Justin Sourdif
Martin Fehervary-John Carlson
Jakob Chychrun-Declan Chisholm
Rasmus Sandin-Matt Roy
Charlie Lindgren
Other notes:
Aliaksei Protas is coming off a spectacular performance on Long Island, where he picked up right where he left off last season with two goals and an assist en route to the Caps’ win.
Jakob Chychrun has three assists through the first two games of the season.
Tom Wilson also picked up a helper in the win on the Island and now has points in back-to-back games to open the campaign.
Alex Ovechkin is still seeking his first goal of the year and remains three away from 900, but came close on Saturday and had his first point of the season on an assist.
Keep an eye on Ryan Leonard; he continues to find more confidence and beat an NHL goalie in a regular-season game for the first time against the Islanders, so watch for him to keep rolling and for his line to keep earning trust.
Declan Chisholm is making his debut for the Capitals.