Overview
- Washington ruled Tom Wilson out against Anaheim and listed him day-to-day with a lower-body injury from Saturday’s collision with Chicago’s Connor Murphy, with evaluations pointing away from a severe issue.
- Aliaksei Protas did not dress for the game, and the Capitals deployed 11 forwards and seven defensemen.
- Dylan McIlrath drew in on the third pair, with Trevor van Riemsdyk scratched as a healthy extra.
- Charlie Lindgren received the start in goal for Washington.
- Head coach Spencer Carbery emphasized pursuing points over retaliation related to Jacob Trouba’s earlier hit that sidelined rookie Ryan Leonard.