After falling last night to the Predators in overtime, the Capitals held a practice today at Kettler to prepare for tomorrow night’s tilt with the Lightning in Tampa. Andre Burakovsky participated in full pads and Jakub Vrana was reassigned to Hershey.
PRACTICE
Andre Burakovsky took rushes on the third line with his fellow linemates Lars Eller and Brett Connolly.
Andre Burakovsky is fully participating in today’s practice @NoVa_Caps pic.twitter.com/Q14XzT5DeQ
— Michael Marzzacco (@Marswaggo) March 17, 2017
Typically at practices, the Caps do drills on the public rink and then finish up over on the Capitals rink. While they changed rinks mid-practice, Burakovsky changed jerseys from white to red to work with the power play unit.
Burakovsky has changed his jersey from white to red. Now working on the power play drills @NoVa_Capspic.twitter.com/bOov2PazD3
— Michael Marzzacco (@Marswaggo) March 17, 2017
Caps not holding back on contact for Burakovsky in PP drill. He’s hanging in there. Kind of.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) March 17, 2017
Burakovsky hit his left elbow during the power play drill but he’s okay.
Burakovsky hit his left elbow during PP drill. Looked to be in pain at the time (which he confirmed. But says it’s OK now.
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) March 17, 2017
After the team concluded practice, Burakovsky confirmed to reporters that he will play tomorrow night in Florida.
Burakovsky confirms he will play tomorrow against Tampa. #Caps
— JJ Regan (@JJReganCSN) March 17, 2017
SCENES FROM KETTLER
More Burakovsky @NoVa_Caps pic.twitter.com/5UUiGqdOri
— Michael Marzzacco (@Marswaggo) March 17, 2017
.@andreburakovsky back in full with the boys today pic.twitter.com/leE0sslDt1
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 17, 2017
SHAVINGS
- Brett Connolly scored the lone Washington goal last night. His tally marked his career-high 15th goal of the season.
- Connolly has earned 21 points (15 goals, six assists) in 56 games this season and needs four more points to tie his career high in points (2015-16: 25).
- The Capitals will hold a morning skate tomorrow at Amalie Arena in Tampa at 11:30 a.m. Click here for their practice schedule.
DAILY LINKS
Preds Edge Caps in OT, 2-1 (Mike Vogel)
Caps Demote Vrana on Friday as Burakovsky Returns to Practice (Tarik El-Bashir/CSN)
Justin Williams Gives Bobblehead Cocessions Speech (J.J. Regan/CSN)
What to Expect From the Capitals For the Rest of Their Regular Season
INTERVIEWS
Andre Burakovsky
Andre Burakovsky talks about returning to practice and getting ready for tomorrow’s game in Tampa. #CapsBolts pic.twitter.com/32TtcY49zo
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 17, 2017
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