The bye week is almost here and the Capitals are still destroying, but before the boys can rest they need to host the Detroit Red Wings. Lately, the Red Wings have not been looking too hot. Beginning their three-game road trip and sitting at an 11.4 powerplay percentage, the Red Wings are going to have a tough time trying to beat the Capitals, who are trying to extend their home-game winning streak to eleven.
Puck drop is at 7 PM on CSN.
| Team | Record | SA% | PDO | Power Play | Penalty Kill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 37-11-6 | 52.7% | 104.0 | 21.5% | 84.7% |
| Detroit Red Wings | 22-21-10 | 47.6% | 99.0 | 11.4% | 81.4% |
Projected Lines
The Capitals had an optional skate this morning, so the lines might be different. This is what we’re thinkin’:
Ovechkin – Backstrom – Oshie
Johansson – Kuznetsov – Williams
Connolly – Eller – Burakovsky
Winnik – Beagle – Wilson
Alzner – Carlson
Orlov – Niskanen
Orpik – Schmidt
Holtby
Some “On this Day” Trivia
On this date in 1982, the #NHL All-Star game was played at the Capital Center. Mike Bossy was named MVP.
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) February 9, 2017
On this date in 2002, #RedWings Sergei Fedorov scored his 350th career #NHL goal
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) February 9, 2017
Storylines
- Zach Sanford is back in town! He was called up from the AHL after the Caps beat the Canes 5-0.
- I’m sure you’ve heard by now, but Fatima Al Ali joined the Caps for practice and got a game-used stick from Ovechkin!
- Don’t forget to check out all of Amanda’s incredible pictures from Fatima’s visit.
- Everyone has been freaking out about the expansion draft, but there are three ways this could actually help the Capitals.
- Brett Connolly is a big reason why the Caps have some pretty great depth going on.
- This couple got to have their engagement photos done on the Verizon Center ice and it looks awesome.
- Happy Birthday Andre Burakovsky! Look at the silly picture Tom Wilson posted for him.
- Before we call them our enemy tonight, the Red Wings’ defenseman Danny DeKeyser surprised his biggest fan for her fifth birthday.
Braden Holtby
You know, this Braden Holtby kid doesn’t look so bad.
2017-02-09: Starting Goalies’ FSv% and Goals Saved Above Expected #ElkBot pic.twitter.com/r3s6OEJlBC
— Emmanuel Perry (@MannyElk) February 9, 2017
Snow Pups
Here in NYC, everything is shut down because of this snow storm “Niko”. So, while I’ve locked myself in the apartment for the day, I’ve watched a bunch of dogs in the snow videos. Won’t you join me?
Full Coverage of Caps vs Red Wings
Headline photo: Hockey Cop Archives
