Game Notes & Roster Report: What To Know For Capitals vs. Wild
The Capitals look to extend their winning streak to four games against the Minnesota Wild.
WASHINGTON — So far this season, the Washington Capitals have found a way to win, and they’ll look to keep that going on Friday against the red-hot Minnesota Wild.
They’ll do it in style, too, wearing their new Screaming Eagle alternate jerseys.
Here’s everything to know before puck drop at 7 p.m.
Washington Capitals Line Combinations
Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Anthony Beauvillier
Aliaksei Protas-Connor McMichael-Tom Wilson
Sonny Milano-Hendrix Lapierre-Ryan Leonard
Brandon Duhaime-Nic Dowd-Justin Sourdif
Martin Fehervary-John Carlson
Jakob Chychrun-Declan Chisholm
Rasmus Sandin-Matt Roy
Logan Thompson
Charlie Lindgren
Injuries: Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower-body, day-to-day), Dylan McIlrath (lower-body, injured reserve)
Scratches: Ethen Frank, Trevor van Riemsdyk
Washington Capitals Stats
Aliaksei Protas and Tom Wilson are tied for the team lead in scoring with five points through the first four games of the year.
Alex Ovechkin has two assists so far this season and is still looking for his first goal. He’s three away from 900 in his career.
Jakob Chychrun leads all blueliners in scoring with four points in four games.
The Capitals’ penalty kill will be in for a tall task against the Wild’s power play, as they are 10-for-21 to start the season. Meanwhile, Washington’s power play finally broke through last game, and the group will aim to keep that going