Washington Capitals reveal updated lineup against New York Islanders after Aliaksei Protas injury
The Washington Capitals are gearing up for an epic showdown against the New York Islanders, and the stage is set for Alexander Ovechkin to cement his legacy. That said, forward Aliaksei Protas has been listed week-to-week with a lower-body injury, and head coach Spencer Carbery has made last-minute adjustments to the starting lineup.
Washington Capitals starting lineup against New York Islanders
Forwards
Alex Ovechkin - Dylan Strome - Tom Wilson
Connor McMichael - Pierre-Luc Dubois - Ryan Leonard
Andrew Mangiapane - Lars Eller - Taylor Raddysh
Brandon Duhaime - Nic Dowd - Anthony Beauvillier
Defence
Rasmus Sandin - John Carlson
Jakob Chychrun - Trevor Van Riemsdyk
Martin Fehervary - Matt Roy
Goalies
Charlie Lindgren
Hunter Shepard
Alex Ovechkin - Dylan Strome - Tom Wilson
Connor McMichael - Pierre-Luc Dubois - Ryan Leonard
Andrew Mangiapane - Lars Eller - Taylor Raddysh
Brandon Duhaime - Nic Dowd - Anthony Beauvillier
Defence
Rasmus Sandin - John Carlson
Jakob Chychrun - Trevor Van Riemsdyk
Martin Fehervary - Matt Roy
Goalies
Charlie Lindgren
Hunter Shepard
Before the game, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery revealed forward Aliaksei Protas is out indefinitely on a week-to-week basis.
Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin takes his spot on the first line alongside Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson.
Forward Anthony Beauvillier gets his shot on the Capitals fourth line and will face off against the team that drafted him -- the New York Islanders.
Goaltender Charlie Lindgren gets the nod between the pipes and aims for his second consecutive win.
Top prospect Ryan Leonard moves down to the second line alongside Pierre-Luc Dubois and will look to build on his strong performance after scoring his first NHL goal Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks.
With a victory today, the Washington Capitals can boost their record to 50-18-9 and claim the top spot in the NHL standings.
Game time is set for 12:30 PM ET.
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