"To secure another two points, they'll need to do so without alternate captain Tom Wilson, who appears likely to miss a fourth straight game. According to the Washington Post's Bailey Johnson, Wilson participated in Sunday's morning skate but has yet to switch out of the light blue no-contact jersey that he's worn since suffering a lower-body injury against the Blackhawks last week. Wilson remains on injured reserve."
"Charlie Lindgren will return to the Capitals' net for his first start since he made 41 saves in a 7-4 win against the Anaheim Ducks last week. The 31-year-old netminder is riding a two-game winning streak, after also downing the New York Rangers 6-3 on New Year's Eve. In two career appearances against the Predators, Lindgren is 0-2-0 with a 3.10 goals-against average and a .864 save percentage."
The Washington Capitals travel to Nashville after a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks and seek consecutive victories against Western Conference opponents. Alternate captain Tom Wilson appears likely to miss a fourth straight game after sustaining a lower-body injury; he remains on injured reserve and wore a no-contact jersey at morning skate. Head coach Spencer Carbery indicated there likely will not be many lineup changes. Charlie Lindgren returns to start after recent strong performances and is carrying a two-game winning streak. The Predators lost 3-0 in their last outing but have won six of their last 10 games and sit four points behind the Kings for the second Western wild-card spot.
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