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alta:
March 8 vs. Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center
Time: 10:30 p.m.
TV: NBC Sports Washington
Radio: FAN 106.7, Capitals Radio 24/7

Washington Capitals 37-22-7
Los Angeles Kings 36-25-5

REFEREES
Trevor Hanson #14, Gord Dwyer #19
LINESMEN
Mark Wheler #56, Lonnie Cameron #74

anticipated lines:
FOREWARDS
Ovechkin 8 -Backstrom 19 - Wilson 43
Vrana 13 -Kuznetsov 92 -Oshie 77
Connolly 10 -Eller 20 -Burakovsky 65
DSP 25 -Beagle 83 -Chiasson 39
DEFENSEMEN
Kempny 6 -Carlson 74
Orlov 9 -Niskanen 2
Orpik 44 -Jerabek 28
GOALIES
Grubauer 31 -starter
Holtby 70

links to pregame so this post is of reasonable size
https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/caps-face-kings-in-la-on-thursday/c-296734600

https://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2018/03/08/caps-kings-pregame-la-state-mind/#more-149098

Pavel095:
I’m just expecting to see Grubauer in net!
Don’t have any other  expectations from the team tonight.

alta:
Brent's take on Holtby...

https://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2018/03/08/former-nhl-goaltender-brent-johnson-shares-fascinating-perspective-braden-holtbys-recent-struggles/

Devise:
Pretty stellar take on Holtby by Brent imo. I wondered it myself as Holtby was playing a high number of games the last few seasons, I earnsetly would be okay with us resting Holtby here for weeks. Let his practice game get up, but don't treat him like the ugly stepchild. Don't let this erode his confidence. The coaching staff has to show him they have faith in him, and he's the one we want to start in the playoffs. I think if we play Gruby more down the stretch, and let Holtby recharge he could be much better the playoffs.

4 Caps:
I found Brent’s comments on Holtby to be fascinating and I wonder if Holtby’s subpar performance in last season’s playoff series against the Penguins was because he was fatigued.  Holtby’s subpar play in that series was IMO one of the major reasons the Caps lost that series.  I am wondering if the reason for his play was because of the workload he had during the season and he was just exhausted if not physically, mentally.  Resting Holtby now prior to the playoffs this year could help him remain fresh in the playoffs this season.  Of course he needs to get back his A game which I think he will. 

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