The upcoming matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Anaheim Ducks promises to be an exciting event. Both teams are showing competitive records this season, with the Capitals at 17-9-2 and the Ducks at 16-10-1.
Capitals Projected Lineup
The Capitals are expected to feature the following lineup:
- Anthony Beauvillier — Dylan Strome — Alex Ovechkin
- Aliaksei Protas — Connor McMichael — Tom Wilson
- Ryan Leonard — Nic Dowd — Ethen Frank
- Brandon Duhaime — Hendrix Lapierre — Sonny Milano
On defense:
- Martin Fehervary — Rasmus Sandin
- Jakob Chychrun — Matt Roy
- Declan Chisholm — Trevor van Riemsdyk
The goaltenders will be Charlie Lindgren and Logan Thompson. Notably absent from the lineup are Dylan McIlrath (scratched) and several injured players, including:
- Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body)
- Justin Sourdif (lower body)
- John Carlson (upper body)
Ducks Projected Lineup
The Ducks will have their own set of key players for the match:
- Chris Kreider — Leo Carlsson — Troy Terry
- Cutter Gauthier — Mason McTavish — Beckett Sennecke
- Frank Vatrano — Mikael Granlund — Ryan Strome
- Ross Johnston — Ryan Poehling — Alex Killorn
The defensive pairings will include:
- Jackson LaCombe — Jacob Trouba
- Olen Zellweger — Radko Gudas
- Pavel Mintyukov — Drew Helleson
Goalies for the Ducks are Ville Husso and Vyacheslav Buteyets. Scratches will include Nikita Nesterenko, Jansen Harkins, and Ian Moore. Injuries impacting the team are:
- Lukas Dostal (upper body)
- Petr Mrazek (lower body)
Status and Injuries
As the game approaches, it’s important to note that John Carlson will miss his second consecutive game. He participated in warmups before a significant victory against the San Jose Sharks but did not play.
Justin Sourdif’s status remains uncertain. He was injured late in the game against the Los Angeles Kings but attended the morning skate and may be a game-time decision.
Player Updates
Mikael Granlund, returning from a lower-body injury, will make his comeback after missing ten games. Ryan Strome is also set to return after being scratched for the last two matches.
In defense adjustments, Jacob Trouba was moved to the top pairing, partnering with LaCombe at the morning skate.
This matchup between the Capitals and Ducks is sure to be a thrilling game. Both teams are eager to secure a win as they strive for success in their seasons.
