Geoff Burke — Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4dc89135-b4f9-4434-b7ef-8e72dc0316ed.jpeg] Geoff Burke — Imagn Images WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals' lineup will look different as they return home to take home the New York Rangers in their final game of 2025. Charlie Lindgren will get the start, with Logan Thompson expected to go on Thursday afternoon against the Ottawa Senators. Dylan McIlrath will also draw back in on defense. Here are the projected combinations: Alex Ovechkin-Justin Sourdif-Aliaksei Protas Connor McMichael-Dylan Strome-Tom Wilson Anthony Beauvillier-Nic Dowd-Ryan Leonard Brandon Duhaime-Hendrix Lapierre-Ethen Frank Martin Fehervary-John Carlson Jakob Chychrun-Matt Roy Rasmus Sandin-Dylan McIlrath Charlie Lindgren Logan Thompson Puck drop is at 12:30 p.m. at Capital One Arena.
