Projected Lineups: Capitals vs. Flyers
The Washington Capitals are set to face the Philadelphia Flyers in an exciting matchup at 7 p.m. ET. This game will take place after the Capitals secured a decisive 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Monday.
Capitals vs. Flyers: Projected Lineups
Capitals Projected Lineup
- Anthony Beauvillier — Dylan Strome — Alex Ovechkin
- Aliaksei Protas — Justin Sourdif — Tom Wilson
- Ryan Leonard — Nic Dowd — Ethen Frank
- Brandon Duhaime — Hendrix Lapierre — Sonny Milano
- Martin Fehervary — John Carlson
- Jakob Chychrun — Matt Roy
- Rasmus Sandin — Trevor van Riemsdyk
- Goalie: Clay Stevenson
Recent Updates on Capitals
Goalie Clay Stevenson, who made 29 saves against the Islanders, will start again. Pierre-Luc Dubois remains out with an abdominal injury but is progressing in practice. Logan Thompson is out with an upper body injury and is expected to return for the upcoming game against the Nashville Predators.
Flyers Projected Lineup
- Nikita Grebenkin — Christian Dvorak — Travis Konecny
- Denver Barkey — Trevor Zegras — Owen Tippett
- Matvei Michkov — Noah Cates — Bobby Brink
- Nicolas Deslauriers — Sean Couturier — Carl Grundstrom
- Travis Sanheim — Rasmus Ristolainen
- Cam York — Jamie Drysdale
- Nick Seeler — Noah Juulsen
- Goalie: Dan Vladar
Latest Updates on Flyers
The Flyers held an optional morning skate. Goalie Samuel Ersson is day to day, while Aleksei Kolosov has been recalled from the American Hockey League to back up Vladar.
Travis Konecny is expected to play after a maintenance day, while Carl Grundstrom will replace Garnet Hathaway in the lineup. Defenseman Emil Andrae will be scratched again, continuing a trend as the Flyers prepare for their final games before the Olympic break.
Injury Reports
Key players unavailable for the Capitals include:
- Pierre-Luc Dubois (abdomen)
- Logan Thompson (upper body)
- Charlie Lindgren (lower body)
- Connor McMichael (upper body)
For the Flyers, the following players are injured:
- Tyson Foerster (arm)
- Rodrigo Abols (lower body)
- Samuel Ersson (lower body, day to day)
This matchup between the Capitals and Flyers promises an exciting display of talent, with both teams aiming to secure valuable points as the season progresses.
