Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Preview: Line Combinations, Players & Storylines To Watch

Sammi Silber

Sep 30, 2024, 22:41

Sammi Silber

Sep 30, 2024, 22:41

Here's everything to know as several Capitals enter Monday's game with plenty to prove.

The Washington Capitals are taking things on the road this coming week, as they'll continue their training camp in Columbus. To kick off the busy next few days, Washington will pay a visit to the Blue Jackets in another key preseason showdown.

Here's everything to know before puck drop.

Capitals Lines

Pierre-Luc Dubois will make his return to the lineup, along with the likes of Tom Wilson and Hendrix Lapierre. Meanwhile, fringe forwards Jakub Vrana and Ivan Miroshnichenko will get another look as they look to secure roster spots.

Here are the projected line combinations:

Connor McMichael-Pierre-Luc Dubois-Tom Wilson

Sonny Milano-Hendrix Lapierre-Aliaksei Protas

Brandon Duhaime-Nic Dowd-Taylor Raddysh

Jakub Vrana-Mike Sgarbossa-Ivan Miroshnichenko

Martin Fehervary-Matt Roy

Rasmus Sandin-Trevor van Riemsdyk

Alex Alexeyev-Dylan McIlrath

Logan Thompson

Charlie Lindgren

Logan Thompson will play the full game for Washington.

Capitals Players & Storylines To Watch

- Head coach Spencer Carbery called on Sonny Milano to "turn it on" going down the stretch after a "just okay" start to training camp, so look for him to make some noise.

- Jakub Vrana is feeling the love and support as he looks to make his way back to the District. He has a goal and assist in his last two preseason outings, turning his game around and being one of D.C.'s top performers.

- Rasmus Sandin will make his preseason debut after missing the start of training camp due to visa issues.

- Dylan McIlrath is a dark horse to watch for a roster spot as he impresses the coaching staff with his demeanor on and off the ice over the course of camp. Look for him to make the most of his minutes on Monday.

Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET.