WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals will look different as they miss a couple of key names and close things out before the holiday break against the New York Rangers.
Here’s what to know before puck drop at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena.
The Capitals will be without Tom Wilson due to illness and Rasmus Sandin due to an upper-body injury. Ryan Leonard makes his return from a shoulder and facial injuries suffered on Dec. 5.
Here are the combinations.
Alex Ovechkin-Justin Sourdif-Connor McMichael
Aliaksei Protas-Dylan Strome-Ryan Leonard
Anthony Beauvillier-Nic Dowd-Ethen Frank
Brandon Duhaime-Hendrix Lapierre-Sonny Milano
Martin Fehervary-John Carlson
Jakob Chychrun-Matt Roy
Declan Chisholm-Trevor van Riemsdyk
Logan Thompson
Charlie Lindgren
Ryan Leonard ranks fifth among rookies in scoring.
Dylan Strome has three points in his last three games.
Aliaksei Protas has points in seven of the last 11.