Photo: @hokiegirl4ever
The Capitals host the New York Rangers at Verizon Center tonight in the first of four meetings between the teams this season.
MORNING SKATE
The Capitals held their typical game-day morning skate this morning at Kettler. It appears the only change to the lineup will see the return of Zach Sanford, replacing Brett Connolly on the third line. Braden Holtby will get the start tonight. Practice lines at morning skate:
Ovechkin-Kuznetsov-Oshie
Johansson-Backstrom-Burakovsky
Sanford-Eller-Williams
Winnik-Beagle-Wilson
Alzner-Niskanen
Orlov-Carlson
Orpik-Schmidt
Nicklas Backstrom once again led final stretches this morning.
.@backstrom19 leads the stretch for Coach Trotz to wrap up this @MedStarHealth practice. See you downtown for #CapsNYR. #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/DMnoVEipW0
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 22, 2016
NEWS AND NOTES
- The Capitals have scored first in all four games this season.
- The Capitals have not allowed a goal in the 3rd period for all four games.
- The Capitals are one of only three teams in the NHL without a regulation loss (Vancouver, Montreal).
- All fans will receive red glow sticks at tonight’s Caps-Rangers game.
Keeping the early season going strong, @capitalone is hooking us all up with #RockTheRed LED sticks for #CapsNYR tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/5v13AJuVt6
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 21, 2016
MORE GAME RELATED STORIES
Caps Have Saturday Night Date with Rangers (Mike Vogel)
Caps Today and Top Game Notes, 10/22/16 (Capitals PR)
Alex Ovechkin big hit with kids during skate (Capitals)
SKATE SHAVINGS: News and Notes From Caps’ Morning Skate (Mike Vogel)
Sanford Gets Back Into Lineup, Looking to be More Patient (CSN)
POST-SKATE INTERVIEWS
Coach Trotz
#Caps head coach Barry Trotz talks to the media prior to tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. #CapsNYR #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/zefTlrrF1X
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 22, 2016
Andre Burakovsky
Andre Burakovsky chats with Mike Vogel prior to #CapsNYR and talks about the play of the Tre Kronor line. #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/Ouk7E3GsZk
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 22, 2016
TJ Oshie
“The closer a team is the better they are to rally through tough times.” – @TJOshie77#CapsNYRpic.twitter.com/ahwNkHLX0S
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 22, 2016
Alex Ovechkin
Rinkside Update: @ovi8 joins @vogscaps to discuss the increased speed and skill level of the NHL and #CapsNYR. pic.twitter.com/vSYoRQOBDv
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 22, 2016
CAPITALS IN THE COMMUNITY
First #CapsOnTap bar tour starts now! Drink specials and prizes all day leading up to #CapsNYR. Check in at Lucky Strike. pic.twitter.com/7LFAy6Sfis
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 22, 2016
By Jon Sorensen
