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The Capitals host the Detroit Red Wings tonight at Capital One Arena for the second of three meetings between the teams this season. Washington and Detroit will complete their season series two weeks from today on April 9 at Little Caesars Arena. The Capitals (35-26-9, 79 pts. in 70 GP) currently hold the final Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference and are one point ahead of Detroit (36-29-6, 78 pts. in 71 GP). Washington has earned points in sixteen of its last 20 games against the Red Wings (13-4-3) and are 6-1-2 in its last nine games vs. Detroit at home.
The Capitals are 8-4-0 since losing to Detroit 8-3 on Feb. 27. Over the last 11 days, Washington has beaten three of the NHL’s top-eight teams. The Capitals defeated Vancouver (45-19-8, 98 pts.) 2-1 on March 16, Carolina (45-20-7, 97 pts.) and Winnipeg (44-22-5, 93 pts.) 3-0 on March 24. Six of the Capitals’ final 12 games are against teams currently in playoff position.
Washington plays two of its next three games at home, where they are 6-2-0 since Feb. 20. During that stretch, the Capitals have outscored the opposition 35-26 at home, while their power play has operated at 42.9 percent. Charlie Lindgren, who is expected to play in his 100th career game tonight, has a record of 11-6-2 with a 2.66 goals-against, a .913 save percentage and three shutouts at Capital One Arena this season.
Schedule & Availability
Today
10:30 a.m.: Morning skate, MedStar Capitals Iceplex
7 p.m.: Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings, Capital One Arena
TV: MNMT
Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7
Wednesday, March 26
11 a.m.: Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Thursday, March 28
11:30 a.m.: Optional morning skate, Scotiabank Arena
7 p.m.: Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs, Scotiabank Arena
TV: MNMT
Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7
Friday, March 29
12 p.m.: Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex
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March 26, 2024
Dump ’n Chase: Caps Tangle Over Wild Card with Wings / Caps Celebrate Oshie, Blank Jets, 3-0 / Skate Shavings -- News and Notes from Caps' Morning Skate
Washington Post: Capitals’ playoff push picks up steam with a pivotal win over the Jets
Monumental Sports Network: Caps Red Line Episode 26 | Trailblazers / Ovechkin fending off Father Time with historic surge / Celebrating Oshie's 1000th game in MNMT's new studios / Catching up with T.J. Oshie's biggest fan / T.J. Oshie was mic'd up for 1,000 game celebration / T.J. Oshie reflects on 1,000 game celebration after win vs. Jets / Capitals honor Oshie with pregame ceremony for reaching 1,000 games / Capitals wear T.J. Oshie's No. 77 to celebrate 1,000 games
NHL.com: Ovechkin leads 3 Stars of the Week / Ovechkin thriving in 2nd half, at forefront of Capitals’ playoff push / NHL Now on Ovechkin, Capitals / Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals shut out Jets / Oshie joined by family, teammates for 1,000th NHL game ceremony / Oshie honored for 1,000 NHL games
AP: Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Jets 3-0 to move back into playoff position / T.J. Oshie returns to the Capitals’ lineup and is honored for playing in 1,000 NHL games
The Hockey News: Four NHL Teams Facing Crunch Time Late in the Season (Washington Capitals mentioned)
The Hockey News – Washington: Inside Ovechkin's Resurgence, Rise In Goal Scoring As He Leads The Capitals Back Up The Standings: 'I Find A Way' / Ovechkin Named NHL's First Star Of Week As Resurgence Continues With Capitals / Inside Ovechkin's Resurgence, Rise In Goal Scoring As He Leads The Capitals Back Up The Standings: 'I Find A Way' / Report: Capitals' Tom Wilson Won't Appeal Six-Game Suspension For High-Sticking Leafs' Noah Gregor / Capitals Locker Room: Oshie Reflects On 1,000th Game Ceremony, Journey & Win, Ovechkin Breaks Down Scoring Streak / Takeaways: Ovechkin & Lindgren Power Capitals Back Into Playoffs With Dominant Win Over Jets / Milano Leaves Capitals-Jets With Upper-Body Injury, Will Not Return / Gotta See It: Capitals Go All Out To Honor Oshie For 1,000 Games, Backstrom Makes Cameo As Team Holds Ceremony For 77 / Oshie To Return From Injury For Capitals vs. Jets, Set To Be Honored For 1,000 NHL Games / Capitals vs. Jets Preview: Line Combinations, Injury Report, Storylines, How To Watch; T.J. Oshie Ceremony For 1,000 NHL Games
Sportsnet: Weekend Takeaways: Ovechkin reignites Gretzky chase / Capitals' Tom Wilson will not appeal six-game suspension for high-sticking / Capitals honour Oshie reaching 1000-game milestone
TSN: Ovechkin, Matthews, McDavid named NHL's three stars of week / 7-Eleven That’s Hockey: Why Boudreau is so confident Ovechkin will hunt down Gretzky / Red Wings set for crucial battle with Capitals: 'If we beat them, we’re in a playoff spot'
ESPN: NHL playoff watch: Who will win the battle for the Central Division crown? (Washington Capitals mentioned) / NHL playoff watch: Can the Blues still make the playoffs? (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Source: Caps' Wilson won't appeal 6-game ban
Forbes: Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby On Divergent Paths Ahead Of NHL Playoffs
Daily Faceoff: Alex Ovechkin’s late-season heater is coming at the right time for the Washington Capitals / NHL power rankings: Alex Ovechkin is back as the Washington Capitals stay alive in the playoff race
Bleacher Report: NHL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated Standings and Bracket Outlook (Washington Capitals mentioned)
The Score: NHL Power Rankings: 1 standout stat for each team (Alex Ovechkin mentioned)
Toronto Sun: Off The Post: Is Alex Ovechkin a top 10 player in NHL history?
USA Hockey Magazine: Rink Rat Player Profile: Ryan Chesley (PDF Attached)
Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Washington Capitals: Postgame | John Carlson / Postgame | Alex Ovechkin / Postgame | TJ Oshie / Mic'd Up | T.J. Oshie TJ1K / Postgame | Spencer Carbery / Spencer Carbery | March 24
Monumental Sports Network: Caps Pregame Live on the Player Arrivals Featuring T.J. Oshie T-Shirts, MNMT Talent with the Shirts and Rally Towel, and Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (12 p.m.) / Caps Postgame Live on Libby Lu, Featuring T.J. Oshie’s Reaction (3 p.m.)
NHL Network: On WSH vs. WPG and the T.J. Oshie Ceremony (7 p.m.) / On the Fly on the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony (9 a.m.)
WJLA-TV ABC 7: On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony, Featuring Oshie Postgame Media Availability (6 p.m.) / Sports Sunday One-On-One Interview with T.J. Oshie on 1,000 NHL Game Milestone and on the Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (11 p.m.) / On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony Featuring Postgame Oshie Media Availability (5 a.m.) / On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony Featuring Postgame Oshie Media Availability (6 a.m.)
WRC-TV NBC 4: On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony and Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (6 a.m.) / On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony and Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (7 a.m.) / On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony and Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (9 a.m.) / On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony and Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (10 a.m.) / On the Capitals Pregame Ceremony Featuring Player Arrivals, Ceremony Footage, a One-On-One Interview with Oshie and the Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (6 p.m.) / On the Capitals Pregame Ceremony Featuring Player Arrivals, Ceremony Footage, a One-On-One Interview with Oshie and the Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (11 p.m.) / Sports Showcase Feature on T.J. Oshie and his 1,000 Game Milestone Featuring One-On-One Oshie Interview and on the Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (11 p.m.) / On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony and Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (4 a.m.) / On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony and Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (5 a.m.) / On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony and Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (6 a.m.)
WTTG-TV FOX 5: On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony and Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (10 p.m.) / On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony and Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (11 p.m.) / On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony and Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (5 a.m.) / On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony and Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (7 a.m.) / On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony and Related Warmup Jersey Fundraiser (8 a.m.)
WUSA-TV CBS 9: On the T.J. Oshie Pregame Ceremony (11 p.m.)
Detroit Red Wings Clips:
Detroit Red Wings: Red Wings relishing opportunities, challenges as playoff push ramps up
MLive Michigan: Much has changed since Red Wings, Capitals met one month ago / Why Red Wings sent Jonatan Berggren back to Grand Rapids
The Detroit News: Wings' Lyon survives ups and downs of goaltending, earns start in Washington / Late-season, rugged road trip has Red Wings in 'playoff mode'
Detroit Free Press: Lyon embracing Red Wings' race for playoff berth / Red Wings' Alex Lyon: Why this is 'treasured time of year' for him