Kuznetsov scores in shootout to lift Capitals over Hurricanes 2-1
Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the deciding goal in the shootout to lead the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday nightDECEMBER 18, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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T.J. Oshie - Won't play SundayOshie (lower body) won't play Sunday against Carolina.
ImpactOshie has produced two goals, two assists, 40 shots on net and 26 hits in 21 games this season. Matthew Phillips will draws into the lineup due to Oshie's absence.
DECEMBER 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Darcy Kuemper - Starting in CarolinaKuemper will defend the road net Sunday against the Hurricanes, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.
ImpactKuemper is coming off a 32-save performance in a 4-2 win over Chicago on Dec. 10. He has posted a 6-6-2 record this season with a 3.13 GAA and an .892 save percentage in 14 appearances. Kuemper will get the second half of Washington's back-to-back after Charlie Lindgren played in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Nashville. Carolina sits 14th in the league this campaign with 3.27 goals per contest.
DECEMBER 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Hurricanes face the Capitals in division play
The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Washington Capitals in a matchup of Metropolitan Division teamsDECEMBER 17, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Ovechkin - Longest goal drought of NHL careerOvechkin had six shots ad 14 shot attempts Saturday in a 3-1 loss to Nashville..
ImpactHe has not scored in his past 12 games, the longest drought of his NHL career. Ovechkin is connecting on just five percent of his shots, which is a fraction of his career 12.8 rate. And two of his five goals have gone in to an empty net. Ovie is on pace for about 16 goals, which would be his lowest single-season total. We're prepared to give Ovechkin the benefit of the doubt. Yes, his shots per game have declined slightly, but the rate is still elite. His puck luck is non-existent right now -- he should have 10 or 11 goals at this point. He's going to break out soon.
DECEMBER 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
