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Washington Capitals Game 4 projected lineups vs. Montreal Canadiens
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The Washington Capitals are preparing for a fiery Game 4 battle against the Montreal Canadiens tonight, but both teams are dealing with major lineup challenges.
Injuries have hit both sides hard, and each coach will have some tough, last-minute decisions to make.
That said, the projected lineups are out -- so let's take a closer look.
Washington Capitals projected lineup
Forwards
Alex Ovechkin - Dylan Strome - Anthony Beauvillier
Connor McMichael - Pierre-Luc Dubois - Tom Wilson
Andrew Mangiapane - Lars Eller - Ryan Leonard
Brandon Duhaime - Nic Dowd - Taylor Raddysh
Defence
Jakob Chychrun - John Carlson
Rasmus Sandin - Matt Roy
Alex Alexeyev - Trevor van Riemsdyk
Goalies
Logan Thompson
Charlie Lindgren
Alex Ovechkin - Dylan Strome - Anthony Beauvillier
Connor McMichael - Pierre-Luc Dubois - Tom Wilson
Andrew Mangiapane - Lars Eller - Ryan Leonard
Brandon Duhaime - Nic Dowd - Taylor Raddysh
Defence
Jakob Chychrun - John Carlson
Rasmus Sandin - Matt Roy
Alex Alexeyev - Trevor van Riemsdyk
Goalies
Logan Thompson
Charlie Lindgren
For now, sources have listed him as the expected starter between the pipes tonight.
Forward Aliaksei Protas has also been listed as a game-time decision. He's been practicing at full speed after suffering a skate blade injury back in early April. While he's currently left off the projected lineup, don't be surprised if he suits up tonight.
Anthony Beauvillier will remain on the top line after a red-hot performance in Game 3, where he racked up an impressive three points.
On the Montreal Canadiens side, goaltender Montembeault has been ruled day-to-day after suffering a lower-body injury in Game 3.
Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 PM Easter Time.
More details to follow.
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