Forwards:
Ovechkin-Kuznetsov-Oshie
Johansson-Burakovsky-Williams
Chimera-Beagle-Wilson
Laich-Stephenson-Galiev
Defense and Goalies:
Orpik-Carlson
Alzner-Niskanen
Chorney-Orlov
Holtby
Grubauer
Other notes:
*Alex Ovechkin is back in the lineup tonight after missing Tuesday's game because he misses the morning skate. The Caps need him so it's good he's back.
*Chandler Stephenson will make his NHL debut tonight as he was called up from Hershey today. Michael Latta will sit out because Barry Trotz said he wants more from him.
*Taylor Chorney will make his Caps debut too tonight as he will take Nate Schmidts spot in the lineup.
*Braden Holtby will be in net yet again tonight as he has started the first couple of games this season. It comes as no surprise. It appears the Blackhawks will send Scott Darling into the net tonight.
*With Alex Ovechkin back Andre Burakovsky will move back to center and Brooks Laich will drop down to wing on the 4th line.
*Stan Galiev will get another chance to show what he can do tonight. As he will be on that 4th line with Laich and Stephenson.
*Overall the Caps need to bounce back after that loss the other night. It will be tough as the Blackhawks play a gritty hard nosed style and are well coached.
*Good news is that Nick Backstrom might be able to play as soon as Saturday. He has need a full go at practice and is looking better.
*Winger Sean Collins was sent back down to the Hershey Bears as he cleared waivers today.
*This will be a good early season test for the Caps, we will see what they can do. I just personally want to see them get in a rhythm. They have only really played 2 games in 2 weeks since the end of the preseason. Should be a good one tonight.
Game time 7:00 p.m on CSN
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