Caps vs Wild Pregame: End the One-Game Losing Streak

The Caps are at risk of doing that thing. You know that thing. That one thing where they lose two games in a row in rego. They haven’t done that yet and they don’t want to do that ever.

Playing guest at Verizon Center tonight is the Minnesota Wild, a desperate team and one not to underestimate. But they do have a pretty bad penalty kill, and Ovechkin is sitting at the cusp of 40 goals, so.

Time to do work. 7 PM on CSN.

Projected Lineup

We got some changes. From Katie Brown:

Ovechkin – Backstrom – Oshie
Burakovsky – Kuznetsov – Williams
Chimera – Johansson – Wilson
Laich – Richards – Galiev

Schmidt – Carlson
Alzner – Niskanen
Orpik – Orlov

Holtby

Michal Neuvirth Made This Save Last Night

yawn, whatevs, so what, I ate hot wings last night, nobody’s pumping my tires

Storylines

• Michael Latta is sick. Unbelievable.
• Dmitry Orlov might be scratched tonight in favor of Taylor Chorney. Based on this play from last game, it might be deserved.
• Tom Wilson isn’t in the doghouse, but he’s not NOT in the doghouse.
• Pat, Dimitri, and I chatted about the trade deadline on a fresh RMNB podcast.
• Marcus Johansson is a daddy now.
• Big important update on P.A. Parenteau.

P.A. Parenteau leaves Leafs practice just before it starts … unclear why

— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) February 26, 2016

• JK

P-A Parenteau left #Leafs practice early with soreness. No trade at this point.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 26, 2016

One-Pan Mac and Cheese

Super Cheesy One-Pan Mac ‘n’ CheeseMakes 4 servingsINGREDIENTS3 cups whole milk, divided2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni½ Tbsp. salt½ Tbsp. pepper¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup seasoned panko bread crumbsCooking sprayPREPARATION1. Combine 2 cups of milk, macaroni, salt, and pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking, then turn the heat down to medium-low heat and cook, stirring, until milk has reduced to a thick sauce. Add the remaining 1 cup of milk and cook until pasta is al dente and milk has reduced by about half. Add the cheddar and mozzarella, stirring until cheese is melted and pasta is evenly coated.2. Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly across the top of the mac ‘n’ cheese, using your hand to press them down into the crevices. Spray the bread crumbs with cooking spray in a circular motion for about 4 seconds to coat them evenly.3. Broil on high until bread crumbs are golden brown and toasty, about 5 minutes, watching carefully to make sure the bread crumbs don’t burn. Serve!

This is great until he put in the breadcrumbs. Breadcrumbs in mac and cheese are like nuts in brownies. Utter ruination. Plus, bro, li’l bit of gruyere would kick that mac up like 75 notches.

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