Explore how the Washington Capitals are gearing up to take on the Edmonton Oilers in a critical game for playoff positioning.

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Capitals players such as Aliaksei Protas and Nicklas Backstrom could restructure their roster and alter its outcome in this game.

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Witness Tom Wilson, Nic Dowd and Martin Fehervary return from injury and strengthen the Washington Capitals roster by giving depth and firepower.

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Gain insight into Darcy Kuemper's approach as he steps up after Charlie Lindgren has recently held down goaltending duties on Washington.

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Analyze the Capitals' line combinations and defensive pairings, emphasizing players such as Alex Ovechkin, Hendrix Lapierre, T.J. Oshie's chemistry.

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Alex Ovechkin's pursuit to reach all-time goal-scoring ranks, Sonny Milano's remarkable comeback from injury and Dylan Strome's offensive surge!

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Discover Hendrix Lapierre's remarkable rise since joining the NHL as a rookie standout.

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The power play by Washington (scoring seven out of their last eight games with this weapon) could make all of the difference against the Oilers in Edmonton.

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Recognize that this game has received national recognition with it being broadcast live on TNT and drawing in new viewers to experience both Capitals and Oilers!

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Followers can stay abreast of all of the action by tuning into TNT or local broadcasts such as Caps Radio 24/7 and 106.7 FM The Fan radio shows.

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