The Washington Capitals continue their quest for a solid effort after last game’s celebration, particularly against lower-standing teams. Their next challenge comes against the Islanders at UBS Arena on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
Anthony Beauvillier returns from an injury that sidelined Aliaksei Protas, who suffered a week-to-week knee injury in a skate cut against the Blackhawks. Charlie Lindgren will remain in net.
The Capitals’ lineup includes Ovechkin, Dubois, and Wilson, with Strome, McMichael, and Mangiapane on offense, while Dowd, Raddysh, and Duhaime provide depth. The team’s blue line is led by Sandin, Carlson, Fehervary, and van Riemsdyk.
In a flash back to 1975, the Capitals played their final game of the season with an improbable record of 8-67-5. They ended on a high note with Stan Gilbertson scoring his first four-goal game in franchise history, leading them to an 8-4 win over the Penguins.
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