Was Alexander Ovechkin's reaction to the Caps winning the Winter Classic a bit overwrought?
Ryan Kesler's hat trick Saturday capped off a big month-long stretch for the Canucks center.
Mike Green has just one assist in his last 10 games, and the Caps are coming off of a 7-0 shellacking at the hands of the Rangers.
Patrick Kane's injury will create an opportunity for another Blackhawk to play on a scoring line.
Cory Schneider could start playing more frequently in place of Roberto Luongo for the Canucks.