Blues vs. Capitals: Clash at Capital One Arena - Game Preview and Lineups
The St. Louis Blues will face off against the Washington Capitals at the Capital One Arena on Wednesday, November 5, at 7:30 pm EST. The Blues recently ended a seven-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Oilers, with rookie forward Dalibor Dvorsky scoring his first career goal in the game. Meanwhile, the Capitals are on a four-game losing streak, most recently falling to the Sabres in a shootout. They have been struggling to score, averaging 1.3 goals per game while allowing three goals per game during their skid.
The expected lineups for the game include Buchnevich-Thomas-Snuggerud and Schenn-Suter-Kyrou for the Blues, and Ovechkin-Strome-Beauvillier and Protas-McMichael-Wilson for the Capitals. Players like Pavel Buchnevich and Connor McMichael have had success against their opponents in previous matchups, with Buchnevich recording 22 points in 28 games against the Capitals and McMichael tallying four points in six games against the Blues.
In terms of injuries, the Blues have defenseman Torey Krug and forward Jake Neighbours on injured reserve, while the Capitals have forward Pierre-Luc Dubois and forward Ethen Frank also dealing with injuries. Fans can catch the game on HBO Max, TNT, TruTV, or the Monumental Sports Network, and can also listen on 101 ESPN (101.1 FM) or Caps Radio 24/7. Don't miss this exciting matchup between the Blues and the Capitals as they look to turn their seasons around and secure a much-needed win.