Capitals vs. Sharks Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch

The Capitals look to bounce back against the Sharks. (Neville E. Guard — Imagn Images)

After a rough loss in Los Angeles, the Washington Capitals are back in action and looking to rebound against the San Jose Sharks.

Here’s everything to know before puck drop at 5 p.m. ET at SAP Center.

Washington Capitals Line Combinations

The Capitals will keep the same combinations, as Logan Thompson will get the start.

Here are the combinations:

Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Tom Wilson

          Connor McMichael-Pierre-Luc Dubois-Aliaksei Protas

              Andrew Mangiapane-Lars Eller-Taylor Raddysh

              Brandon Duhaime-Nic Dowd-Anthony Beauvillier

                      Rasmus Sandin-John Carlson

                       Martin Fehervary-Matt Roy

                  Jakob Chychrun-Trevor van Riemsdyk

                              Logan Thompson

                             Charlie Lindgren

Washington Capitals Stats

– Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson have points in five of their last six games.

– Aliaksei Protas has points in three of his last four.

Washington Capitals Storylines

– Alex Ovechkin is nine goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record.

– Keep an eye on Taylor Raddysh, who had several good looks last game and continues to try and prove his versatility in the lineup.

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