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Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars · Matchup Preview Based on 26-27 form — rosters current

Season 26-27
Matchup Preview @ Stars · TUE · DEC 15 · 8:30 PM CT ← Back to schedule
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TUE · DEC 15 · 8:30 PM CT
American Airlines Center
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Washington Capitals
Capitals
1–1–0
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Dallas Stars
Stars
0–2–0
Upcoming
TUE · DEC 15 · 8:30 PM CT
MNMT · TNT · truTV · HBO MAX
Washington Capitals
Away · Capitals
1–1–0
2 PTS
VS
Puck Drop In
The read
Alex Ovechkin has solved Casey DeSmith before, 6 goals on 28 shots. But Dallas has won 10 of the last 13 meetings, a trend the Capitals need to break.
American Airlines Center
Dallas Stars
Home · Stars
0–2–0
0 PTS
Capitals
GOALIES
Stars
Logan Thompson
Logan Thompson
Expected
.939 SV% · 2.00 GAA · 1W
.923 SV% L5 · Locked in
VS
Casey DeSmith
Casey DeSmith
Expected
.923 SV% · 2.05 GAA · 0W
.912 SV% L5 · Steady
Capitals
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Stars
L1
Alex Tuch · Pierre-Luc Dubois · Tom Wilson
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L2
Alex Ovechkin · Dylan Strome · Ryan Leonard
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L3
Aliaksei Protas · Ilya Protas · Jordan Kyrou
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L4
Boone Jenner · Justin Sourdif · Anthony Beauvillier
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
D1
Jakob Chychrun · Matt Roy
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D2
Cole Hutson · Vincent Desharnais
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D3
Martin Fehervary · Timothy Liljegren
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
PP1
Tom Wilson · Dylan Strome · Pierre-Luc Dubois · Alex Ovechkin · Jakob Chychrun
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP2
Alex Tuch · Ilya Protas · Ryan Leonard · Cole Hutson · Jordan Kyrou
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PK1
Aliaksei Protas · Tom Wilson · Vincent Desharnais · Matt Roy
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK2
Boone Jenner · Alex Tuch · Martin Fehervary · Timothy Liljegren
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
CapitalsProjected lines
L1
Alex Tuch · Pierre-Luc Dubois · Tom Wilson
L2
Alex Ovechkin · Dylan Strome · Ryan Leonard
L3
Aliaksei Protas · Ilya Protas · Jordan Kyrou
L4
Boone Jenner · Justin Sourdif · Anthony Beauvillier
D1
Jakob Chychrun · Matt Roy
D2
Cole Hutson · Vincent Desharnais
D3
Martin Fehervary · Timothy Liljegren
PP1
Tom Wilson · Dylan Strome · Pierre-Luc Dubois · Alex Ovechkin · Jakob Chychrun
PP2
Alex Tuch · Ilya Protas · Ryan Leonard · Cole Hutson · Jordan Kyrou
PK1
Aliaksei Protas · Tom Wilson · Vincent Desharnais · Matt Roy
PK2
Boone Jenner · Alex Tuch · Martin Fehervary · Timothy Liljegren
StarsProjected lines
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
Mike Vogel · Oct 3 · 8:05 PM CT Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT
Capitals
INJURY REPORT
Stars
Matt Roy
DAY-TO-DAY · Lower body
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Patrick Thomas
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 24
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Rasmus Sandin
IR · Right knee (surgery) · Expected back Dec 26
Luke Krys
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 10
Cameron Hughes
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Tristan Bertucci
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Jaxon Fuder
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
CapitalsInjury report
Matt Roy
DAY-TO-DAY · Lower body
Patrick Thomas
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 24
Rasmus Sandin
IR · Right knee (surgery) · Expected back Dec 26
StarsInjury report
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Luke Krys
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 10
Cameron Hughes
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Tristan Bertucci
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Jaxon Fuder
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Mike Vogel · Oct 3 · 8:05 PM CT Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT
STORYLINE
The Capitals lost their last game and are 1-1-0 in their first 2 games. The Stars have dropped 2 straight and are 0-2-0 in their first 2 games.

Matchup Intel

Alex Ovechkin has solved Casey DeSmith before, 6 goals on 28 shots. But Dallas has won 10 of the last 13 meetings, a trend the Capitals need to break.

A milestone is in reach for Esa Lindell: 2 more points for 500 career points.

The numbers behind it
Matchup
Alex Ovechkin has 6 goals on Casey DeSmith (28 shots).
(Washington)
6 goals on Casey DeSmith
Matchup
Tom Wilson has 5 goals on Casey DeSmith (9 shots).
(Washington)
5 goals on Casey DeSmith
History
Washington has lost 10 of their last 13 against Dallas. See the games →
10-3 last 13 vs DAL
Milestone
Esa Lindell is 2 points shy of 500 career points.
498 career points
Milestone
Mikko Rantanen is 5 points shy of 1500 career points.
1495 career points