Capitals Notebook: Game Plan For Season-Opening Back-To-Back, Alternate Captains Named

The Washington Capitals completed their final practice ahead of opening the regular season with a back-to-back road trip against the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning. Logan Thompson is scheduled to start in goal on Friday against Carolina, while Charlie Lindgren will start on Saturday against Tampa Bay. The team also announced its alternate captains, naming Tom Wilson as the full-time alternate, Dylan Strome for home games, and Matt Roy for road games.

Washington confirmed its forward lines and defensive pairings, with Ivan Miroshnichenko, Ethen Frank, and Dylan McIlrath listed as extra skaters. Team captain Alex Ovechkin is healthy and cleared to play on the top line alongside Strome and Ryan Leonard after dealing with a preseason injury.