Photo: AP / Kathy Willens
The Washington Capitals wrap-up their 2016 preseason schedule tonight when they host the New York Islanders at Verizon Center. Puck-drop is 5:00 pm.
Rosters for tonight’s game:
GAME NOTES:
Today’s game marks the second of three games between the Capitals and Islanders in a 15-day span. The Capitals defeated the Islanders 2-1 on Oct. 1 in Bridgeport, Conn., and will face New York in the Capitals’ regular-season home opener on Oct. 15.
Former Washington Capital Jason Chimera will make his first appearance at Verizon Center after signing with the Islanders this past offseason.
Lars Eller (1g, 2a), Jay Beagle (3a) and Daniel Winnik (3a) lead Washington in points this preseason, Braden Holtby has posted a 1.53 goals-against average and a .943 save percentage and Philipp Grubauer has registered a 1.29 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage.
John Walton and Mike Vogel get you set for tonight’s final tune-up in their “Two-man Advantage”:
Two-Man Advantage: @vogscaps & @waltoncaps preview today’s final preseason game vs. the Islanders. #CapsIsles #CapsCamp pic.twitter.com/vXl8iNccKc
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 9, 2016
ROSTER MANAGEMENT:
Caps prospect Jonas Siegenthaler has been released from training camp roster and will play for Zurich this season. Dealing w/ family matters.
The plan is for Siegenthaler to report to Hershey upon completion of his Swiss season. He needed to play closer to his family this season. https://t.co/cinb2SCgUj
— Mike Vogel (@VogsCaps) October 9, 2016
All roster waivers made on Saturday cleared (were not claimed by other teams), including Stan Galiev.
Thomas, Galiev, Malone, and Carey all cleared waivers and will be assigned to Hershey today. #HBH #Caps
— Hershey Bears (@TheHersheyBears) October 9, 2016
All NHL teams will be required to reduce rosters to a maximum of 23 players by 5:00 PM on Tuesday. Barry Trotz has mentioned that he thinks the Capitals will roll with 22 players for the opening night roster.
OPENING NIGHT LINE PROJECTIONS:
Guessing the D will look something like 27-2, 9-74 and 44-88 with Chorney as the 7th. https://t.co/7qHFLbpMpK
— Mike Vogel (@VogsCaps) October 9, 2016
“Capitals Today” for 10/9/2016 is here:
Mike Vogel’s game preview is here:
By Jon Sorensen
