The Capitals will look to even the series up as they take on the Hurricanes in Game 4. (James Guillory — Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/266008be-8749-4c01-a8da-5631c1a4befe.jpeg] The Capitals will look to even the series up as they take on the Hurricanes in Game 4. (James Guillory — Imagn Images) The Washington Capitals aren't in panic mode yet, but they feel a sense of urgency as they look to even the series and get back on track against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. Here's everything to know before Game 4 at 7 p.m. at Lenovo Center. WASHINGTON CAPITALS LINE COMBINATIONS The Capitals will make changes after struggling to get much going offensively in a 4-0 shutout loss in Game 3. Ryan Leonard [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/latest-news/ryan-leonard-appears-set-to-draw-back-in-for-capitals-in-game-4-as-team-ponders-lineup-changes-vs-hurricanes] will draw back in for Taylor Raddysh, and the top six will see some tweaks. Also, the defensive pairings get a makeover. Logan Thompson will start. Here are the combinations: Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Tom Wilson Connor McMichael-Pierre-Luc Dubois-Aliaksei Protas Andrew Mangiapane-Lars Eller-Ryan Leonard Brandon Duhaime-Nic Dowd-Anthony Beauvillier Rasmus Sandin-John Carlson Jakob Chychrun-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 eight playoff games so far. - 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-2018Alex Ovechkin [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/players/the-capitals-deployment-of-ovechkin-vs-the-hurricanes-has-been-a-bit-of-a-balancing-act-whats-the-game-plan-going-forward] is still waiting for his first goal of the series and had numerous good looks on Saturday. His deployment has been tricky this series, but it looks like he's ready to bounce back. The Capitals' Deployment Of Ovechkin vs. The Hurricanes Has Been A Bit Of A Balancing Act. What's The Game Plan Going Forward? [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/2e883900-a7ed-4520-b76b-3fe61035aa0f.jpeg] The Capitals' Deployment Of Ovechkin vs. The Hurricanes Has Been A Bit Of A Balancing Act. What's The Game Plan Going Forward? Alex Ovechkin stood at the net front in Game 3, looking up to the heavens in frustration after being stifled by Frederik Andersen in the Washington Capitals' shutout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/players/the-capitals-deployment-of-ovechkin-vs-the-hurricanes-has-been-a-bit-of-a-balancing-act-whats-the-game-plan-going-forward] - John Carlson [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/players/john-carlson-well-aware-he-needs-to-be-better-ready-to-help-turn-things-around-for-capitals-im-not-worried-about-it] said he is well aware of the fact that his play in Game 3 was not where it needed to be and that he looks forward to showing what he can do in Game 4. Look for him to make some noise. John Carlson 'Well Aware' He Needs To Be Better, Ready To Help Turn Things Around For Capitals: 'I'm Not Worried About It' [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d138007e-8c9c-4b56-a698-a0daaba36645.jpeg] John Carlson 'Well Aware' He Needs To Be Better, Ready To Help Turn Things Around For Capitals: 'I'm Not Worried About It' Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson holds himself to a high standard. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/players/john-carlson-well-aware-he-needs-to-be-better-ready-to-help-turn-things-around-for-capitals-im-not-worried-about-it] - Look out for Pierre-Luc Dubois, who is overdue to put up some high-octane offense.
