Capitals vs. Sharks Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch

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After a rough loss in Los Angeles, the Washington Capitals are back in action and looking to rebound against the San Jose Sharks.

Here's everything to know before puck drop at 5 p.m. ET at SAP Center.

Washington Capitals Line Combinations​

The Capitals will keep the same combinations, as Logan Thompson will get the start.

Here are the combinations:

Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Tom Wilson

Connor McMichael-Pierre-Luc Dubois-Aliaksei Protas

Andrew Mangiapane-Lars Eller-Taylor Raddysh

Brandon Duhaime-Nic Dowd-Anthony Beauvillier

Rasmus Sandin-John Carlson

Martin Fehervary-Matt Roy

Jakob Chychrun-Trevor van Riemsdyk

Logan Thompson

Charlie Lindgren

Washington Capitals Stats​

- Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson have points in five of their last six games.

- Aliaksei Protas has points in three of his last four.

Washington Capitals Storylines​

- Alex Ovechkin is nine goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record.

- Keep an eye on Taylor Raddysh, who had several good looks last game and continues to try and prove his versatility in the lineup.

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