Hurricanes Capitals Game 1 lineup preview
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The top two teams in the Metropolitan Division, the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals, will face off in just their second-ever playoff matchup starting tonight.
It will be a major challenge for two of the league's top teams, each entering the matchup with experienced and battle-tested rosters.
The projected lineups for the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals have been announced ahead of their Round 2 matchup.
Capitals lineup preview:
Injuries and Scratches: Ethan Bear, Ethen Frank, Dylan McIlrath, Taylor Raddysh, Nicklas Backstrom (hip), Martin Fehervary (meniscus), Sonny Milano (UBI), T.J. Oshie (back)
Hurricanes lineup preview:
Injuries and Scratches: Tyson Jost, Jack Roslovic, Juha Jaaska, Alexander Nikishin, Riley Stillman, Ty Smith, Spencer Martin Jesper Fast (neck)
Both teams are strong and well-rounded, with plenty of rivalry to fuel the intensity, making this series unpredictable. It promises to be an exciting, hard-hitting battle, and the winner will be one-step closer to winning the Stanley Cup. It should be a fun one!
Puck drop is set for 7:00pm from Capital One Arena in Washington.
Source:
The Hockey News
Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals Game 1: Lineups, Game Preview and How to Watch
The Hockey News
Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals Game 1: Lineups, Game Preview and How to Watch
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