The Washington Capitals have yet to lose a game in regulation. Meanwhile the Arizona Coyotes have yet to win a game as they’re 0-6-1. As the Capitals are 4-0-3 heading into this matchup, they are coming off another overtime loss and will have a banged up lineup as T.J. Oshie is week to week with a lower body injury.
Oshie was placed on injured reserve this morning. The Caps recalled winger Brett Leason from the Hershey Bears. He has a goal in five games with the Bears this season and is Washington’s second round pick from the 2019 NHL Draft, the same draft they selected Connor McMichael. He’s a big dude at six foot five and 215 pounds.
At the start of the morning skate, Nic Dowd went down. You may recall he was day to day with an injury earlier this week. Today he went down and hobbled to the bench while favoring his left leg before heading to the locker room. Dowd missed Monday’s game against the Ottawa Senators but returned against the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday while practicing in Thursday’s optional.
Ilya Samsonov was the first goalie off the ice which means he will get the start tonight. Head coach Peter Laviolette told the media that Tom Wilson will get the alternate captain position in Oshie’s absence. If Dowd can’t play tonight, Leason will make his NHL debut.
Date: October 29, 2021
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Capital One Arena
What Channel Is The Capitals Game On: NBC Sports Washington
Radio: 106.7 The Fan and Caps Radio 24/7
Betting Odds: The betting odds at WynnBET have the Capitals as -1.5 favorites at home with the moneyline at -300 for the Caps and +260 for the Coyotes. The over/under for tonight’s game is 6.0.
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