Washington Capitals (32-19-7 71pts) v. Anaheim Ducks (22-27-9 53pts)
Time: 9p EST
Station: NBC Sports Washington and PRIME
Preview:
The Washington Capitals head to Anaheim where the Ducks are ending their homestand by retiring Scott Niedermayer’s #27. The Capitals will be looking to win their second game of their six game road trip. The Ducks on the other hand will be looking for a win period as they have been struggling mightly this season.
Washington Capitals:
Projected Lineup:
Keys to the Game:
1. Strike fast, strike often
The Capitals need to strike fast on a prone Ducks team that has only won two of their last ten games, and now has the general manager Bob Murray behind the bench. If the Capitals can get the first goal, it will push the Ducks onto their heels, and they will struggle.
Anaheim Ducks:
Projected Lineup:
Rickard Rakell — Ryan Getzlaf — Corey Perry
Daniel Sprong — Adam Henrique — Troy Terry
Devin Shore — Derek Grant — Jakob Silfverberg
Max Jones — Ryan Kesler — Carter Rowney
Cam Fowler — Michael Del Zotto
Hampus Lindholm — Josh Manson
Jaycob Megna — Brandon Montour
Kevin Boyle
Ryan Miller
Scratched: Andy Welinski, Brian Gibbons
Injured: Patrick Eaves (illness), John Gibson (upper body), Chad Johnson (head), Nick Ritchie (illness)
Keys to the Game:
1. Get a good start
The Ducks need a good start in general. This team has been struggling mightly, and it has even costed their coach his job. With general manager Bob Murray behind the bench the Ducks are on the hot seat and Murray wants to see who wants to play.
