GAME PREVIEW: lineup for tonight
The Capitals are in town to face our Canucks at the Rogers Arena. Ahead of this match up, here's what you must know:
The lineup remain unchanged as previously confirmed, Mikheyev was absent from this morning's skate session, but will reprise his spot on the team's second line instead of Jack Studnicka. Spencer Martin will be the keeper patrolling the crease tonight.
Pertinent Facts
- Miller is looking to extend his 8-game-point-streak to 9, has 10 in that span.
- Andrei Kuzmenko has 10 points in his last 5 games, including the GWG on Sunday.
- Elias Pettersson leads the team in points with 27 in 22.
- Quinn Hughes leads the team in assists with 21 in 18 games.
- Luke Schenn is 11 hits away from becoming 6th on the the All-Time NHL hits leader, behind Brooks Orpik.
- The team's power play is 4th in the league scoring on 28.6%
The Canucks now are 6-4-0 in their last 10, they're looking to build off the momentum they gained during the trip and expand their 3-game winning streak.
