Ovechkin, Miroshnichenko & Cristall Headline Roster For Capitals' Preseason Tilt With Red Wings; Projected Line Combos & Game Notes

Spencer Carbery revealed that Ovechkin and more will jump into preseason action for the Capitals' home tilt with Detroit on Thursday.

ARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals will see Alex Ovechkin and more regulars suit up, while Ivan Miroshnichenko and Andrew Cristall will make their NHL preseason debuts on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings.

Head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed to reporters that Wednesday's Group A players will be lacing 'em up for preseason action on Thursday at Capital One Arena. Charlie Lindgren will start and get the full game in net.

Ovechkin and Miroshnichenko are expected to play on the first line together with Nicklas Backstrom at center. Evgeny Kuznetsov was centering the second line with Connor McMichael and Tom Wilson.

Here are the projected lines based on Wednesday's group combos:

Alex Ovechkin-Nicklas Backstrom-Ivan Miroshnichenko

Connor McMichael-Evgeny Kuznetsov-Tom Wilson

Joe Snively-Nic Dowd-T.J. Oshie

Andrew Cristall-Mike Sgarbossa-Pierrick Dube/Alexander Suzdalev

Rasmus Sandin-John Carlson

Hardy Haman Aktell-Alex Alexeyev

Lucas Johansen-Vincent Iorio

Charlie Lindgren

Expect either Pierrick Dube or Alexander Suzdalev to sit up front, while Nick Leivermann and Logan Day figure to be the extra defensive pairing. Hunter Shepard will back up Lindgren.

Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET in D.C.