The upcoming NHL matchup features the Washington Capitals facing off against the Columbus Blue Jackets. With both teams vying for a crucial win, here’s a look at the projected lineups and injury reports for this exciting game.
Projected Lineups: Capitals vs. Blue Jackets
Capitals Projected Lineup
- Alex Ovechkin — Dylan Strome — Anthony Beauvillier
- Aliaksei Protas — Ilya Protas — Tom Wilson
- Connor McMichael — Justin Sourdif — Ryan Leonard
- Brandon Duhaime — Hendrix Lapierre — Ivan Miroshnichenko
- Defensive Pairings:
- Martin Fehervary — Dylan McIlrath
- Jakub Chychrun — Trevor van Riemsdyk
- Cole Hutson — Matt Roy
- Goalie:
- Clay Stevenson
Injuries and Scratches
- Scratched: Ethen Frank, David Kampf, Declan Chisholm, Timothy Liljegren
- Injured: Pierre-Luc Dubois (upper body), Rasmus Sandin (lower body), Charlie Lindgren (upper body)
Blue Jackets Projected Lineup
- Isac Lundestrom — Adam Fantilli — Kirill Marchenko
- Danton Heinen — Charlie Coyle — Cole Sillinger
- Mason Marchment — Boone Jenner — Conor Garland
- Kent Johnson — Sean Monahan — Miles Wood
- Defensive Pairings:
- Zach Werenski — Dante Fabbro
- Ivan Provorov — Denton Mateychuk
- Jake Christiansen — Erik Gudbranson
- Goalie:
- Jet Greaves
Injuries and Scratches
- Scratched: Egor Zamula, Luca Del Bel Belluz, Zach Aston-Reese
- Injured: Damon Severson (shoulder surgery), Dmitri Voronkov (hand), Mathieu Olivier (hand)
Game Status Report
Alex Ovechkin is set to complete his first 82-game season since 2017-18, marking the fifth time in his remarkable 21-year NHL career he will achieve this milestone. Dylan McIlrath will step into the lineup for the Capitals, replacing Liljegren, while Christiansen will fill in for Zamula on the Blue Jackets’ defense.
This matchup is pivotal for both teams as they aim to enhance their standings in the league. The game promises to deliver thrilling hockey action for fans and players alike.
