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The Washington Capitals are in enemy territory for Game 3 against the Pittsburgh Penguins with momentum on their side. The Caps played two excellent games on their home ice and even though they came away with a split, Game 2’s strong performance and victory should serve them well. Now the Capitals look to continue their road warrior mentality as they head into tonight winners of their last eight road games, including the last time they were in this building on Easter Sunday. Here are the line combinations from Tuesday’s morning skate at PPG Paints Arena which should indicate the lineup you’ll see tonight.
ALL SQUARE, BABY! #ALLCAPS https://t.co/mTmFfdV4h1 pic.twitter.com/gGKHGD31kz
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) May 1, 2018
CAPITALS LINES
Here’s how the Capitals will line up for Game 3:
Forwards
Ovechkin-Kuznetsov-Wilson
Stephenson-Backstrom-Oshie
Connolly-Eller-Smith Pelly
Vrana-Beagle-Chiasson
Defense
Kempny-Carlson
Orlov-Niskanen
Orpik-Djoos
CAPS NOTES
T.J. Oshie blocked a shot with his hand towards the end of Game 2 but will still play in tonight’s game. This morning skate is the first morning skate Oshie participated in since prior Game 2 of the last round against the Blue Jackets. Andre Burakovsky (upper-body) did not travel with the team to Pittsburgh. There are no changes to the lineup from Games 1 and 2.
Via Adam Zielonka of The Washington Times
Hi from #Capitals morning skate at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. pic.twitter.com/TTbxbG6OXa
— Adam Zielonka (@Adam_Zielonka) May 1, 2018
BEHIND ENEMY LINES
The Penguins held an optional skate before the Caps took the ice. Evgeni Malkin, Brian Doumoulin and Carl Hagelin all participated. Hagelin was sporting a full shield on his helmet and wore a gray non-contact jersey. Malkin and Dumoulin were in regular jerseys. Hagelin took part in the scratch’s skate while Dumoulin and Malkin headed to the dressing room after the skate.
Via Tarik El-Bashir of NBC Sports Washington
Dumoulin, Malkin and Hagelin are on the ice for the #Pens’ morning skate. Hagelin still sporting a full shield. pic.twitter.com/3yBmU9Zc4V
— Tarik El-Bashir⌨🎙🏒 (@TarikNBCS) May 1, 2018
Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan said that Malkin, Hagelin and Dumoulin will be game-time decisions.
Sullivan says Hagelin, Malkin and Dumoulin are all “game-time decisions.”
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) May 1, 2018
THEY SAID IT
Mike Sullivan doesn’t have time for your questions about seeking revenge against Tom Wilson. Haha. #Caps #Pens #CapsPens pic.twitter.com/l887FXVvVv
— Tarik El-Bashir⌨🎙🏒 (@TarikNBCS) May 1, 2018
By Michael Marzzacco
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