The Caps are back in New Jersey to take on the Devils yet again. The Caps are coming off a character win in Columbus on Thursday and will look to make it 8 games in a row with atleast a point. Here is what I think the lineup will look like tonight.
Forwards:
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Wilson
Johansson-Kuznetsov-Brouwer
Laich-Fehr-Ward
Chimera-Latta-Beagle
Defense and Goalies:
Orpik-Carlson
Alzner-Niskanen
Schmidt-Green
Holtby
Peters
What to Watch:
*The Caps are playing some good hockey and it is important they keep doing that. The Devils are a team the Caps have had some success this season against. We will see if they can keep the ball rolling.
*Evgeny Kuznetsov is looking more and more comfortable with each game, he is skating well and making good plays. The points don't reflect that yet but I think he is making progress.
*Michael Latta played great last time out, the line of Chimera-Latta-Beagle have played very well. They have been putting pressure on the forcheck and causing turnovers.
*The Hershey Bears lost to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 2-0 last night, Andre Burakovsky played and hit 2 posts. From what I have heard is he will play for the Bears tonight then come back up to the Caps.
*Braden Holtby I expect to play tonight, but don't be surprised if Justin Peters gets a came either Monday or Tuesday with back to backs.
*Brooks Laich is playing better and better with each game, as long as he stays healthy I believe he is a valuable 3rd line player. The team seems to do better with him in the lineup.
*Mike Green made a difference Thursday with two assists, first on the tying goal and second on the winner in overtime. That's the Mike Green that is worth keeping around.
*Gametime 7 p.m. on CSN
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