The Capitals head to Raleigh for Games 3 and 4 against the Hurricanes in Round 2. (James Guillory — Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/eb9efe31-a070-4f1c-bfb1-78d8f17a65a4.jpeg] The Capitals head to Raleigh for Games 3 and 4 against the Hurricanes in Round 2. (James Guillory — Imagn Images) WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals got back on track against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2, cleaning up their game and getting big performances from across the lineup en route to a series-tying win. Now, they'll look to capitalize on that as things head south to Raleigh for Games 3 and 4. Here's everything to know before Game 3 at 6 p.m. at Lenovo Center. WASHINGTON CAPITALS LINE COMBINATIONS The Capitals are expected to stick with what worked, with Ryan Leonard [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/players/spencer-carbery-discusses-ryan-leonard-expectations-as-rookie-appears-to-be-healthy-scratch-for-capitals-in-game-2] being the healthy scratch again for Taylor Raddysh. Logan Thompson [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/players/in-the-eye-of-the-storm-logan-thompson-remains-cool-collected-for-the-capitals-hes-in-his-happy-place] will start, and Charlie Lindgren will back up after missing last game for family reasons. 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-Anthony Beauvillier Jakob Chychrun-John Carlson Rasmus Sandin-Matt Roy Alex Alexeyev-Trevor van Riemsdyk Logan Thompson Charlie Lindgren WASHINGTON CAPITALS STATS & STORYLINES - Dylan Strome [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/players/the-capitals-have-meant-everything-to-dylan-strome-and-vice-versa-hes-taking-things-to-a-whole-new-level-in-playoffs-he-wants-to-win-so-badly] leads Washington in scoring with 10 points through seven playoff games so far. - Alex Ovechkin [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/players/ovechkin-ready-to-keep-making-noise-as-he-returns-to-second-round-of-playoffs-for-first-time-since-2018] is still looking for his first goal of the series after scoring four in the first round against Montreal. Keep an eye on him. - Aliaksei Protas [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/latest-news/after-scary-skate-cut-injury-protas-back-aiming-to-get-even-better-for-capitals-in-playoffs] has points in back-to-back games as he continues to find his footing in his return from a skate cut to the foot. - Tom Wilson was the hero in Game 2 with a goal and assist and is scoring at a point-per-game pace in these playoffs. Watch for him to set the tone again on Saturday. Where There's A 'Willy,' There's A Way: Tom Wilson Drags Capitals Into Fight, Sets Tone To Turn Tide Against Hurricanes [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/57daa2fe-a998-4550-a130-fcea524cde8d.jpeg] Where There's A 'Willy,' There's A Way: Tom Wilson Drags Capitals Into Fight, Sets Tone To Turn Tide Against Hurricanes WASHINGTON — "Leaders lead." [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/players/if-theres-a-willy-theres-a-way-tom-wilson-drags-capitals-into-fight-sets-tone-to-turn-tide-against-hurricanes] - Connor McMichael's four goals these playoffs are tied for the most on the Capitals with Ovechkin.
