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    Caps vs Habs pregame: Seventh heaven

    By Margaret Stuart

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    December 17, 2016 4:03 pm

    With their narrow shootout win over the Canes, the Caps have won six straight. Yup, they did that. But gunning for seven will be a challenge, as tonight’s opponent is formidable: the Habs.

    Montreal leads the Atlantic Division, is a strong possession team, and has Carey Price in goal. Washington is in fourth in the ridiculously good Metro, is a strong possession team, and have Braden Holtby in goal. This should be a fun one.

    Hopefully, tonight’s officiating is somewhat in accordance with the NHL rulebook, which you can read here.

    In the meantime, puck drop at 7 on CSN. Be there or be square.

    Team Record Possession PDO Power Play Penalty Kill
    Montreal Canadiens 19-7-4  52.77%  102.5 19.8% 80.9%
    Washington Capitals 19-7-3  53.62%  101.6 19.4% 83.7%

    Projected Lines

    Ovechkin – Kuznetsov – Williams
    Johansson – Backstrom – Oshie
    Sanford – Eller – Vrana
    Winnik – Beagle – Wilson

    Orlov – Niskanen
    Alzner – Carlson
    Orpik – Schmidt

    Holtby

    Storylines

    • A recap of the Caps’ shootout victory, in which TJ Oshie and Kuzy made jaws drop.
    • A look at the numbers from last night’s win.
    • Zach Sanford has returned from his short time with the Hershey Bears. He joins an ever crowded top 9 forwards.
    • Alex Ovechkin is the top “must-see” player in the NHL, as per a survey of American hockey fans.
    • He also has a seriously epic wrist shot.
    • Evgeny Kuznetsov is what dreams (and stickhandling drills) are made of.
    • ICYMI, Andrew Shaw sustained a concussion and won’t be suiting up for the Habs.
    • Carey Price was angrily pulled during the Habs’ loss last night, but he’ll be starting tonight.
    • This video of the Habs reading “The Night Before Christmas” is actually really sweet. Your turn, les Capitals du (de?) Washington.

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    Christmas-time throwback featuring Santa Ovi

    Full Coverage of Caps vs Habs

    121716, Montreal Canadiens
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