WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals are back for Game 2, and this time, looking for a more complete effort as they try to build on a series lead against the Montreal Canadiens.
Here's everything to know before puck drop at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena.
Washington Capitals Line Combinations
The Capitals lines will remain the same as they were for Game 1, with Alex Alexeyev filling in for Martin Fehervary despite losing three teeth and Logan Thompson getting the start.
Here are the combinations:
Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Anthony Beauvillier
Connor McMichael-Pierre-Luc Dubois-Tom Wilson
Andrew Mangiapane-Lars Eller-Ryan Leonard
Brandon Duhaime-Nic Dowd-Taylor Raddysh
Jakob Chychrun-John Carlson
Rasmus Sandin-Matt Roy
Alex Alexeyev-Trevor van Riemsdyk
Logan Thompson
Charlie Lindgren
Washington Capitals Injury Updates
- Aliaksei Protas (skate cut to foot) continued to skate on Wednesday ahead of the optional morning skate and was in a regular jersey, marking a significant step forward. He is expected to return at some point in the first round.
- Martin Fehervary (meniscus) underwent knee surgery and is out for the rest of the playoffs.
Washington Capitals Stats & Storylines
- Alex Ovechkin made history in Game 1 with two goals, including his first career OT winner, an assist and a team-leading seven hits. Look for him to make an impact again.
At 39, Alex Ovechkin's Not Just Still Scoring, But Still Hitting. It Means Everything To The Capitals: 'Built Like A Train'
WASHINGTON — In the second period of Game 1 between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens, Cole Caufield went to go break out from the corner, and looked up just in time to see Alex Ovechkin barreling toward him.
- Dylan Strome had three assists in Game 1, the most on the team, and is looking to continue building on his performance.
- Anthony Beauvillier has filled in beautifully on the top line and had a goal and assist in Game 1. Watch for his speed in Game 2.
- Pierre-Luc Dubois was a force on the puck in Game 1 and is tasked with a big shutdown role against the top line, as are his linemates.
- Physicality was rampant Game 1 and tensions boiled over. Surely, it’ll come up again Wednesday.