The upcoming matchup between the Capitals and the Lightning promises to be an exciting clash as both teams aim to improve their standings. Scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at The Spot, MNMT2, this game will showcase talented rosters eager to secure a victory.
Capitals Projected Lineup
- Alex Ovechkin — Dylan Strome — Anthony Beauvillier
- Aliaksei Protas — Connor McMichael — Tom Wilson
- Ethen Frank — Hendrix Lapierre — Ryan Leonard
- Brandon Duhaime — Nic Dowd — Justin Sourdif
Defensemen
- Martin Fehervary — John Carlson
- Jakob Chychrun — Matt Roy
- Rasmus Sandin — Trevor van Riemsdyk
Goalies
- Logan Thompson
- Charlie Lindgren
Injuries and Scratches
- Scratched: Sonny Milano, Dylan McIlrath, Declan Chisholm
- Injured: Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body)
Lightning Projected Lineup
- Jake Guentzel — Brayden Point — Nikita Kucherov
- Brandon Hagel — Dominic James — Oliver Bjorkstrand
- Zemgus Girgensons — Yanni Gourde — Pontus Holmberg
- Jack Finley — Gage Goncalves
Defensemen
- Victor Hedman — J.J. Moser
- Ryan McDonagh — Erik Cernak
- Charle-Edouard D’Astous — Emil Lilleberg
Goalies
- Andrei Vasilevskiy
- Jonas Johansson
Injuries and Scratches
- Scratched: Curtis Douglas, Max Crozier
- Injured: Nick Paul (upper body), Anthony Cirelli (upper body)
Status Report
The Capitals welcome back Ethen Frank, who returns after missing four games due to an upper-body injury. His absence was felt, and his presence will be crucial for the game ahead. Forward Spencer Smallman has been assigned to the AHL’s Hershey after the roster adjustment.
For the Lightning, Anthony Cirelli will not participate in this game and is uncertain for the subsequent match against the New York Rangers. Nick Paul took part in the morning skate but is not expected to make his season debut tonight.
As both teams gear up for this important contest, fans are sure to witness an engaging battle on the ice.
