With just over 24-hours until their marquee playoff rematch with the Flyers, the Capitals held a practice on the Kettler ice before heading to Philadelphia. The Capitals and Flyers face off tomorrow night with an 8 p.m. puck drop.
PRACTICE LINES
John Carlson wasn’t at practice due to an illness. However, head coach Barry Trotz has confirmed that he will travel to Philly and is expected to play in tomorrow night’s game.
John Carlson is ill and not at practice. #Caps
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 20, 2016
Trotz said John Carlson (illness) will travel to Philly. Expected to play.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) December 20, 2016
Matt Niskanen was taking reps on the first power play unit while Andre Burakovsky was on the second unit. This could indicate that Burakovsky might likely return to the lineup tomorrow night.
This would suggest he’ll be back in the lineup for Wednesday. #Caps https://t.co/8k09gXJkeA
— JJ Regan (@JJReganCSN) December 20, 2016
#Caps lines: 8-92-14; 90-19-77; 65-20-13; 26-83-43. So unchanged based on practice reps.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 20, 2016
INTERVIEWS
Marcus Johansson spoke with John Walton for today’s Rinkside Update
#Caps forward Marcus Johansson talks one-on-one with @WaltonCaps about the power play, his line and #CapsFlyers tomorrow night. #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/rXPjnUYx72
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 20, 2016
SHAVINGS
- Nicklas Backstrom has registered 44 points (14 goals, 30 assists) in 34 career games against the Flyers.
- Evgeny Kuznetsov led the team with five assists in four games against Philadelphia.
STORY LINKS
12 Days of Capitals: The Christmas Past and Present of Karl Alzner (Jill Sorenson/CSN)
Barry Trotz post-practice media session (Monumental Network)
CAPITALS IN THE COMMUNITY
7-year old Seth Parrish got a surprise from T.J. Oshie this morning. As part of TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors), Seth got to skate with the team following practice.
Seth is so ready to get out there with the boys! #CapsCare pic.twitter.com/azoWpK43ox
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 20, 2016
Seth Parrish from @teams4taps gets out on the ice with the #Caps after practice. @TAPSorg will be back on Thursday for #CourageCaps Skate. pic.twitter.com/YPA4K5Au2S
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 20, 2016
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