The Caps are back in action tonight as they get to face their rival Pittsburgh Penguins in the Steel City tonight. The Caps are coming off a tough 4-2 loss in New York against the Rangers on the 23rd. The morning skate is not till 11:30 am so the lineup will be available later so here are some notes on tonight's games.
Other Notes:
*I expect Braden Holtby and Marc-Andre Fluery to both be between the pipes tonight. Both have had good season to date. Holts will look to rebound from the loss in NY.
*Another Crosby and Ovechkin game this time with new coaches. The Pens have no missed a beat while the Caps are now starting to play well under Barry Trotz.
*I believe that Tom Wilson will be back in the lineup tonight. I think he can add some toughness against the Pens. If not then Eric Fehr might be put in that RW spot. However, Barry Trotz might decide to put Willy on the 4th line till he gets his legs going again.
*Evgeny Kuznetsov has been playing well and looks more and more confident. I know I keep saying that but he is slowly starting to accumulate points.
*Matt Niskanen and Brooks Orpik along with Todd Reirden make their return to Pittsburgh. Probably will be weird for Orpik who won the Stanley Cup with the Pens in 2008-2009.
*Nick Backstrom will play a major role in tonight's game. He will have to be solid against Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
*The Caps Penalty Kill will have to be good tonight as well, if they can hold the Pens on the PK then the Caps will have a chance to win.
*One last thing is the Caps have to play better then in New York. Play three periods not one. If they can play with energy and get the cycle going they can frustrate the Pens and can keep the puck in their zone.
*Gametime 7:30 p.m on NBCSN
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