The Washington Capitals will kick off a set of back-to-back games against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Puck drop is at 9 PM on NBC Sports Washington+. Here are all of the news to get ready for this clash in the desert: 

Capitals

Caps Clash with Coyotes (Dump N’ Chase)

Capitals Today: 12/22/2017

Game Notes

For European NHL Players, getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage (Washington Post)

Forward Chandler Stephenson is a ‘Swiss Army knife’ for Caps Coach Trotz (Washington Post)

Skate Shavings: News and Notes From Capitals’ Morning Skate (Dump N’ Chase)

NHL awards watch (NBC Sports Washington)

NHL awards watch: What does John Carlson need to do to get Norris consideration? (NBC Sports Washington)

NBC Sports Washington Capitals Extra Podcast: George McPhee Special (NBC Sports Washington)

Game 36: Capitals at Coyotes Date, Time, How to Watch, Game Thread (NBC Sports Washington)

Capitals @ Coyotes Live Stream (NBC Sports Washington)

Capitals Continue Road Trip in Arizona (NoVa Caps)

News and Notes From Capitals’ Morning Skate: Desert Storm (NoVa Caps)

Coyotes

Capitals at Coyotes Preview (NHL.com)

Coyotes Visit Patients at Pheonix Children’s Hospital (ArizonaCoyotes.com)

Pre-Game Capsule: Coyotes vs. Capitals (ArizonaCoyotes.com)

Coyotes bring gifts, holiday cheer to Pheonix Children’s Hospital (Arizona Sports)

The Force is strong with these Tuscon Roadrunner Darth Vader Jerseys (Arizona Sports)

It’s impossible to deny: Dylan Strome has been a disappointment so far (Arizona Sports)

Coyotes are out of excuses – it’s time to show tangible progress (FanRag Sports)

Arizona Coyotes To Remain At Gila River Arena For Now (KJZZ)

Coyotes & ASU Must Revisit Tempe Arena Plan (The Hockey Writers)

Capitals visit Coyotes in Annual December Groove (Fox Sports)

Arizona Coyotes: Trade Deadline deals in the midst (VAVEL)

By Harrison Brown