Capitals
look to make it three in a row against Columbus
This
is the fourth and final meeting between these two division rivals. Washington
won the first two meetings at Verizon Center. Columbus won the most recent
matchup at Nationwide Arena.
Washington
is on a two game winning streak looking to make it a third game in a row
tonight. Columbus on the other hand, is on a three game losing skid and they’re
looking to change that against Washington tonight.
If
Washington happens to win against Columbus, it would be their first win against
a Metropolitan Division opponent since December 27 (New York Rangers). Both
teams have 56 points, but Columbus has more regulation and overtime wins, so
they are ahead of Washington in the standings. This game plus a game against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena
wraps up a five game road trip before the Caps face Detroit again on Sunday at
Verizon Center.
What’s
hot: Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin had four points (2 goals, 2 assists) in a 5-4 overtime win
against Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. In his past five games, he has five goals and
three assists and is leading the NHL in goals with 38. Columbus defenseman James Wisniewski has had
at least one point in his seven of his last 9 games.
Starting Goalies:
Braden Holtby will start for the Caps and has a 15-12-2, 2.94 GAA, .912 Save%
Sergei Bobrovsky (our projected starter) for the Bluejackets 17-13-2, 2.61GAA, .913 Save%
Injuries:
Caps forward Mikhail Grabovski (ankle) missed Tuesday’s game. Jack Hillen
(tibia surgery) skated Monday. He is hoping to return before the season ends.
Jackets right wing Blake Comeau left Tuesday’s game with a knee injury, but
played one more shift. Marian Gaborik (broken collarbone) has been skating but
not shooting. David Savard (illness)
missed Tuesday’s game. Jared Boll (bruised left foot) is on IR.
By: Sarah Park
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