Capitals vs. Panthers Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch

The Capitals continue down the stretch against the Panthers. (Geoff Burke — Imagn Images)

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals are back in action after clinching a playoff spot, and they'll aim to keep the good times rolling as they host the Florida Panthers.

Here's everything to know before puck drop at 5 p.m. ET.

Washington Capitals Line Combinations

The Capitals will stick mainly with what's worked, and the only change will come int he top-6. Logan Thompson starts.

Here are the lines:

Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Aliaksei Protas

Connor McMichael-Pierre-Luc Dubois-Tom Wilson

Andrew Mangiapane-Lars Eller-Taylor Raddysh

Brandon Duhaime-Nic Dowd-Anthony Beauvillier

Rasmus Sandin-John Carlson

Martin Fehervary-Matt Roy

Jakob Chychrun-Trevor van Riemsdyk

Logan Thompson

Charlie Lindgren

Washington Capitals Stats

- Aliaksei Protas is on a three-game point streak and has eight points in his last six games.

- Anthony Beauvillier is coming off his first multi-point outing with D.C.

Washington Capitals Storylines

- Alex Ovechkin will continue his GR8 Chase, as he sits seven goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. The 39-year-old has 35 goals this season and is on pace to hit 895 on April 13 against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals will be watching closely on Saturday against the Florida Panthers, as Alex Ovechkin looks to continue his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.

thehockeynews.comAlex Ovechkin GR8 Chase Primer For Capitals vs. Panthers: Tracking Stats, Pace To Pass Gretzky & What To KnowWASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals will be watching closely on Saturday against the Florida Panthers, as Alex Ovechkin looks to continue his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.

- Look out for Connor McMichael as he continues to find his scoring touch down the stretch.

- Watch out for Brandon Duhaime. He's coming off a strong showing against the Flyers.