The shifting of playoff positions in both conferences will continue tonight as the Caps face-off against the Winnipeg Jets. Both teams sit second in their respective divisions as they watch their potential playoff opponents battle it out beneath them.
We also have the underlying story of Ovechkin vs. Laine in the Richard race. Who will take down this cross-conference battle? We’ll find out at 7 PM on NBCSWA. Peter has your recap.
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| Record | 41-18-9 | 38-23-7 |
| Shot Attempt % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| PDO | 100.9 | 101.6 |
| Power Play | 24.5% | 21.8% |
| Penalty Kill | 82.9% | 79.7% |
Projected Lines
Only change is that DSP is in for Boyd. Grubauer will get another start. Full lines from Isabelle.
Ovechkin – Kuznetsov – Wilson
Connolly – Backstrom – Burakovsky
Vrana – Eller – Oshie
Stephenson – Beagle – Boyd
Orlov – Niskanen
Kempny – Carlson
Orpik – Jerabek
Grubauer
That’s one way to try and buy a foul
Have a look at this, Stan. Take a bow, Simone Zaza. The most ridiculous moment of the weekend. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/3GJsoWRQ2e
— Kurt McBain (@KurtMcBain) March 12, 2018
Don’t think I’ve seen that one before.
Storylines
- New pod!
- Peter presents a very good case for the firing of Barry Trotz in the most recent snapshot.
- The Kings had players’ dogs race during a game for charity.
- Alex Ovechkin met Russian UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov after the Sharks game.
- Some goalie affection.
Bracket time
It’s March and that means college basketball is at its peak. The bracket is out, who do you have as your early Final Four favorites? On first glance mine would be Arizona, UNC, Michigan State, and Purdue.
Headline photo: Jonathan Kozub
