Capitals announce starting lineup for Game 2
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Following a tough loss in Game 1 to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Washington Capitals' head coach Spencer Carbery revealed that he'd be open to mixing up the lines ahead of Game 2 on Thursday.
Spencer Carbery did just that!
The Capitals announce starting lineup ahead of Game 2 against the Hurricanes.
According to Daily Faceoff, here were the lines at the Capitals morning skate on Thursday.
Taylor Raddysh will draw in for Ryan Leonard for Game 2 against the Hurricanes on Thursday.
Washington was thoroughly outplayed in their second-round opener, outshot 33-14 in a 2-1 overtime defeat, but the team is eager to regroup and rediscover its identity heading into Game 2.
The Capitals hold a 24-7-1 record in games following a loss this season and is 1-0 after a defeat in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Capitals have also taken three of their last four series after dropping Game 1 at Capital One Arena.
To win Game 2, the Capitals must apply sustained pressure in the Hurricanes' zone and step up their physical game after being outhit 45-31 in the series opener.
Game 2 goes Thursday night at 7:00pm from Capital One Arena.
More details to follow.
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