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They’re Back! Tom Wilson And Nicklas Backstrom Confirmed For Tonight, Anthony Mantha And Nicolas Aube-Kubel Will Be Scratches

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The Washington Capitals had the day off on Saturday and held an optional skate Sunday morning before their tilt with the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is set for 5PM.

Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette met with the media when he arrived at the arena this afternoon around 2:45PM. As reported on Saturday, Laviolette confirmed that Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson will make make their season debuts tonight against the Blue Jackets.

Forward Anthony Mantha, who was demoted to the fourth line this week, and played a team-low 9:48 of ice time against Nashville on Friday night, will be a healthy scratch. Nicolas Aube-Kubel will also sit.

Laviolette on scratching Mantha and NAK: “These are obviously tough decisions…I have no problem if either one of those guys were in the lineup today, Kubel or Mantha, but they’re not.”

Darcy Kuemper will get the start in goal.

By Jon Sorensen

About Jon Sorensen

Jon has been a Caps fan since day one, attending his first game at the Capital Centre in 1974. His interest in the Caps has grown over the decades and included time as a season ticket holder. He has been a journalist covering the team for 10+ years, primarily focusing on analysis, analytics and prospect development.

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