Anthony Beauvillier will debut for the Capitals on Sunday against the Kraken. (Photo courtesy of the Washington Capitals)The Washington Capitals are ready to slot Anthony Beauvillier right into the lineup, as he'll make his debut with the team on Sunday against the Seattle Kraken.
Beauvillier, who was acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins as the Capitals' sole move at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, will take Frank's spot on the fourth line with Brandon Duhaime and Nic Dowd.
"(It'll be) a good starting point for Anthony, and we'll see how it goes from there," coach Spencer Carbery said after practice.
For Beauvillier, he's just happy to slot into the mix, and is also thrilled he no longer has to face the Capitals' shutdown fourth line. The role also fits his playing style.
"I like to think I'm a hard-working guy that's good on the forecheck and can generate speed and create plays," Beauvillier said. "I like to play with energy and a little bit of grit."
Besides slotting in Beauvillier, the rest of the lineup remainded the same. Ethen Frank will be a healthy scratch after having secured a full-time spot following his call-up back in January.
Here are the combinations:
Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Aliaksei Protas
Connor McMichael-Pierre-Luc Dubois-Tom Wilson
Andrew Mangiapane-Lars Eller-Taylor Raddysh
Brandon Duhaime-Nic Dowd-Ethen Frank
Rasmus Sandin-John Carlson
Martin Fehervary-Matt Roy
Jakob Chychrun-Trevor van Riemsdyk
Charlie Lindgren
Logan Thompson