The upcoming matchup features the Capitals facing off against the Blues. The game is set for 8 p.m. ET. Both teams have experienced fluctuating seasons, but they are eager to secure crucial points.
Capitals vs. Blues: Predicted Lineups
Capitals Projected Lineup
- Alex Ovechkin — Dylan Strome — Anthony Beauvillier
- Aleksei Protas — Pierre-Luc Dubois — Tom Wilson
- Connor McMichael — Justin Sourdif — Ryan Leonard
- Brandon Duhaime — Hendrix Lapierre — Ivan Miroshnichenko
Defense Pairings
- Martin Fehervary — Rasmus Sandin
- Jakob Chychrun — Trevor van Riemsdyk
- Cole Hutson — Matt Roy
Goalies
- Charlie Lindgren (projected starter)
Scratches and Injuries
- Scratched: David Kampf, Declan Chisholm, Dylan McIlrath, Timothy Liljegren
- Injured: Ethen Frank (lower body)
Blues Projected Lineup
- Dylan Holloway — Robert Thomas — Jimmy Snuggerud
- Jake Neighbours — Pavel Buchnevich — Jordan Kyrou
- Otto Stenberg — Dalibor Dvorsky — Jonatan Berggren
- Alexey Toropchenko — Jack Finley — Pius Suter
Defense Pairings
- Philip Broberg — Logan Mailloux
- Theo Lindstein — Colton Parayko
- Cam Fowler — Justin Holl
Goalies
- Jordan Binnington
- Joel Hofer
Scratches and Injuries
- Scratched: Jonathan Drouin, Oskar Sundqvist, Nathan Walker, Matthew Kessel
- Injured: Tyler Tucker (lower body, week to week)
Status Updates
Ethen Frank’s injury, sustained during a recent overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche, leaves a void in the Capitals’ lineup. Ivan Miroshnichenko is anticipated to step in for him. Meanwhile, Charlie Lindgren is expected to return as a starting goalie for the first time since mid-March. For the Blues, Jonatan Berggren will take over for Jonathan Drouin, who is healthy scratched.
This game not only impacts the standings but also showcases the depth and potential of both rosters as they inch towards the playoffs.
