Photo by Washington Capitals
Following practice on Friday, the Capitals boarded the plane to head to sunny Tampa, Florida for their big Saturday night contest against the Lightning. One of these teams is going to end a losing streak at the end of tonight. Either Washington ends their two-game skid or Tampa Bay ends their four-game losing streak.
Rookie’s first trip. Didn’t even bring a bag. #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/8EpL6Men9e
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 2, 2016
The Capitals held a morning skate at Amalie Arena ahead of their contest tonight.
Scouting the Bolts
The home team held theirs first. Defenseman Jason Garrison wasn’t on the ice after he took a shot outside of the knee late in the second period of their game against the Blues. He did return that night but only played in one shift. Garrison won’t be in the lineup tonight.
Jon Cooper’s scrum this am only real news Garrison out and Bishop faces the @CapsLightning on CSN. pic.twitter.com/9BXUsgfXfc
— Craig Laughlin (@Laughlin18) December 3, 2016
Caps Practice Lines
Caps lines this morning were similar to their game against the Islanders the other night. The only line that is different is the third line with Paul Carey taking over the left wing spot.This will be Carey’s second game with the Caps.
No change to the defense pairs:
27-2
9-74
44-88— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) December 3, 2016
Braden Holtby will get the nod tonight as he goes up against Ben Bishop.
Mike Vogel and John Walton take it away with the Two-Man Advantage:
WATCH: Mike Vogel and John Walton with the Two-Man Advantage previewing #CapsBolts from Tampa. #RockTheRed https://t.co/1fPJFoScI9 pic.twitter.com/oCrmbkald3
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 3, 2016
Jay Beagle spoke with the media following Saturday mornings practice. Beagle spoke about shutting down the high-powered Tampa offense:
Jay Beagle talks pregame about shutting down the Tampa Bay’s potent offense. #CapsBolts#RockTheRedpic.twitter.com/J31vK2uXDQ
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 3, 2016
Alex Ovechkin also met with the media following practice. Alex was asked about the NHLPA’s decision to decline the NHL’s offer in order to attend the upcoming Olympics.
Alex Ovechkin talks to the media prior to tonight’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. #CapsBolts #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/oD7GnqZQ49
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 3, 2016
Barry Trotz wrapped up the team’s media session following practice this morning:
Barry Trotz breaks down tonight’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Lighting. #CapsBolts #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/D3fUyZlY9r
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 3, 2016
GAME DAY LINKS
Caps Face Bolts in Tampa Bay (Mike Vogel)
First Quarter Notebook (Mike Vogel)
Now past his sickness, Paul Carey expected to play against Tampa Bay Lightning (Washington Post)
Jakub Vrana on NHL Debut: ‘I had a great feeling out there’ (Washington Post)
By Michael Marzzacco
