Sat Oct 19 23:00:00 UTC 2024: The Washington Capitals will play their first away game of the season against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, after a challenging season opener. Key points include:

– **Logan Thompson** will start as goalie, alternating with **Charlie Lindgren**.
– Head coach **Spencer Carbery** is expected to maintain the lineup that has worked well in the last two games.
– **Projected Lines**: Top line features **Ovechkin**, **Strome**, and **Protas**; other notable players include **Wilson**, who has scored in all three games thus far.
– **Tom Wilson** is on a three-game scoring streak, potentially tying Ovechkin’s franchise record for season-opening scoring streaks.
– **Dylan Strome** and **John Carlson** are also on three-game point streaks, while **Aliaksei Protas** has points in consecutive games and excels in shorthanded situations.
– **Pierre-Luc Dubois** has made a strong impression with two assists in his first three games.
– **Ovechkin** is still seeking his first goal of the season, attempting to achieve his 854th career goal against a team he has historically performed well against.
– **Taylor Raddysh** scored his first goal as a Capital last game and is part of a formidable fourth line.
– **Connor McMichael** has shown strong forechecking and playmaking abilities early in the season.

The game is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET at Prudential Center.

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