Nicklas Backstrom, TJ Oshie, and Karl Alzner attend first Capitals practice back from 4 Nations Face-Off breakThe Capitals had special guests at practice, including injured players Backstrom and Oshie, and former player Alzner.
Craig Berube on keeping the McMann-Tavares-Marner line together after Matthews' return: "They've been very good defensively and offensively... I felt really reluctant to put Marner and Matthews back together"Auston Matthews looks promising in his return to practice, indicating he may soon be ready for game action.