Photo: Joe Benanati
The Capitals finally made it to Raleigh on Thursday, after enduring a multi-hour delay in their departure from New York. As a result of the delay, the Capitals had to cancel yesterday’s practice.
MORNING SKATE
After having two full days away from the rink (The Caps held a workout at their hotel yesterday in Raleigh), the Caps finally made it back on to the ice at 10:40 Friday morning, at the frigid confines of Raleigh Center Ice. NC State University was using the PNC Arena for a graduation ceremony this morning. The ‘Canes practice facility was not heated this morning.
.@KarlAlzner rockin’ a hoodie for #CapsCanes morning skate in the Raleigh practice barn. pic.twitter.com/gjmUl9ijHc
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 16, 2016
It looks like Barry Trotz will go with the same lines as he used against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. Andre Burakovsky will sit out a second straight game Friday night. Trotz said there’s no timetable for when Burakovsky might get back into the lineup. Said he thinks it’ll be good for him to watch some.
Philipp Grubauer will get the start tonight. Cam Ward will get the start for the Hurricanes tonight. Puck drop is 7:30 PM.
Caps lines:
8-92-14
90-19-77
10-20-13
26-83-43
27-74
9-2
44-88Burakovsky and Chorney appear to be scratches again.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) December 16, 2016
The Carolina Hurricanes have won seven straight games at home, coming into tonight’s tilt with the Capitals. The Canes also boast the league’s best penalty kill, which will make for interesting viewing when Caps go on the man-advantage. A complete game preview can be read here:
Talked to Lars Eller about playing his old team (Montreal) tomorrow. Asked him if he still stays in touch with some Habs. Nope.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) December 16, 2016
INTERVIEWS
Jay Beagle spoke with the media following Friday morning’s practice:
Caps Center Jay Beagle talks with the media after Friday’s #CapsCanes morning skate at Raleigh Center Ice Arena. pic.twitter.com/CMxJejot4v
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 16, 2016
Barry Trotz also spoke with the media following this morning’s practice:
Head Coach Barry Trotz addresses the media after Friday’s #CapsCanes morning skate in Raleigh. pic.twitter.com/lzry9TQkIu
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 16, 2016
Mike Vogel and John Walton give you the latest “Two Man Advantage”:
Two-Man Advantage – @vogscaps and @waltoncaps previews tonight’s #CapsCanes tilt from Raleigh Center Ice. pic.twitter.com/DcmF8pY5AD
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 16, 2016
GAME LINKS
Caps Clash with Canes in Raleigh (MikeVogel)
SHAVINGS
- Last time Andre Burakovsky was scratched for back-to-back games was vs. Colorado and Edmonton on Nov. 19 and 21, 2015.
By Jon Sorensen
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CAPITALS IN THE COMMUNITY
Quality Christmas part ladies! Really happy I got a size large Santa onsie so I could fit my favorite person inside of it with me 😍🎅🏼pic.twitter.com/WpXZrEMXVF
— Taylor Winnik (@taytayruness) December 16, 2016
From all of us here at the Caps, we’re cheering for #SuperKaheem! @WishMidAtlantic #KaheemSavesDC pic.twitter.com/KgJGRHRzfP
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 16, 2016
.@laura_ruperez is our final #CapsSocialNight winner! Thanks everyone for playing and see you tomorrow night! https://t.co/8bYXxYwUSQ pic.twitter.com/lptxUqKbJt
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 16, 2016
Day 4 of our “12 Days of #Capitals” Christmas series is here. Can you guess these two defensive linemates? https://t.co/0kyyt2yui8 pic.twitter.com/nuv0GZplG0
— CSN Capitals (@CSNCapitals) December 16, 2016
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