The Capitals look to bounce back against the Sharks. (Neville E. Guard — Imagn Images)
After a rough loss in Los Angeles, the Washington Capitals are back in action and looking to rebound against the San Jose Sharks.
Here’s everything to know before puck drop at 5 p.m. ET at SAP Center.
Washington Capitals Line Combinations
The Capitals will keep the same combinations, as Logan Thompson will get the start.
Here are the combinations:
Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Tom Wilson
Connor McMichael-Pierre-Luc Dubois-Aliaksei Protas
Andrew Mangiapane-Lars Eller-Taylor Raddysh
Brandon Duhaime-Nic Dowd-Anthony Beauvillier
Rasmus Sandin-John Carlson
Martin Fehervary-Matt Roy
Jakob Chychrun-Trevor van Riemsdyk
Logan Thompson
Charlie Lindgren
Washington Capitals Stats
– Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson have points in five of their last six games.
– Aliaksei Protas has points in three of his last four.
Washington Capitals Storylines
– Alex Ovechkin is nine goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record.
– Keep an eye on Taylor Raddysh, who had several good looks last game and continues to try and prove his versatility in the lineup.