The Caps is still a strong team without star player Alex Ovechkin. They have showed it off in the last five periods without him, as the team has scored 11 goals and allowed 4. Ovie is suspended tonight, as well.

After a fantastic run, the Canes have been more less on their toes, as they have a 2-9 goal run in their last two games, both (at home) in Raleigh.

Varlamov(GAA 2.57, 91.1 save pct.) is set to make his comeback tonight again for the second or third time this season after injury problems. ”From Russia with glove” will be a vital part of the team if they should be able to go for the Stanley Cup.
Justin Peters(GAA 2.35, 92.3 save pct.) will get a new chance between the pipes for the Canes. He has made some great performances lately.

Meetings like this are often tight, but around 35-36% are correct.

UPDATE: Big defenseman Tim Gleason is expected to miss tonight's game...