PREVIEW: Blue Jackets, Caps meet again in DC

Will Ovechkin Return Against Blue Jackets?

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face off against the Washington Capitals at the Capital One Arena, with puck drop scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. As we look ahead to this matchup, let’s dig into the expected lineups and what could play out on the ice. Columbus Blue Jackets Projected Lineup: The top line is anchored by Boone Jenner, centering between Sean Monahan and Kirill Marchenko. This trio has the potential to pose a serious threat to opposing…

PREVIEW: Blue Jackets, Caps meet again in DC

Columbus has another opportunity to earn two massive points and stay in the Eastern Conference playoff race in a rematch in Washington

Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals lineup for rematch with Blue Jackets, John Carlson to sit out for rest-related reasons

The Washington Capitals will rest another veteran player against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Sunday. During his pregame media availability, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery revealed that while captain Alex Ovechkin will be back for the team’s rematch against the Columbus Blue Jackets, veteran defenseman John Carlson is sitting out. “We’re just looking at it from an individual preparation standpoint,” Carbery said. “John, a veteran player. (He …

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Game Thread 4/13

The Caps get set to play the final home game of their regular-season slate, taking on a Columbus team that kicked them around just over 24 hours ago. They’ll have the captain back in the lineup, but most importantly for the Caps will be to start to find their game again and ramp up for the playoffs – and perhaps exact a little revenge for yesterday’s drubbing in the process. First… Source

NHL News: Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin to return for rematch with Jackets

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