The Washington Capitals continue their preseason schedule tonight against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Capitals center Lars Eller was drafted by the St. Louis Blues, 13th overall, in the 2007 NHL Draft and played in seven games for the Blues during the 2009-10 season. Eller, who is making his second appearance in the preseason, scored the game-winning goal in Game 5 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, giving the Caps their first Stanley Cup victory in franchise history. Eller recorded 18 points (7g, 11a) in 24 games during the playoffs and recorded four multi-point games, including three different three-point games. During the Eastern Conference quarterfinal against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Eller scored in double-overtime, marking the fifth double-overtime win in franchise history and the first since Nicklas Backstrom scored against the Boston Bruins on April 14, 2012. Additionally, Eller's goal came nine minutes into the second overtime, marking the second-latest game-winning goal in franchise history (Jason Chimera: 12:36 minutes into the second overtime, April 20, 2011 vs. New York Rangers). Eller also became the 25th player in franchise history to record an overtime goal.
Today
10 a.m.: Morning skate (Capitals rink)
8 p.m. ET: Washington at St. Louis Blues, Enterprise Center
TV: NBCSW
Audio: Caps Radio 24/7, Caps Mobile App, WashingtonCaps.com
11:30 a.m.: Non-Game Group scrimmage (11:30 a.m.)
1:50 p.m.: Non-Game Group media availability
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Day off
Thursday, Sept. 27
10:30 a.m.: Practice (Arlington rink)
1:35 p.m.: Media availability
September 25, 2018
Caps Clips:
Dump 'n Chase: Dowd Looks to Land in Middle of Fourth Line
Washington Capitals: Capitals to Wear Third Jersey for 12 Home Dates in 2018-19 / Capitals Sign Alexander Alexeyev
NBC Sports Washington: It's not crazy to think Alex Ovechkin could lead the NHL in goals again / Capitals vs. Blues preseason Game 5: Time, TV Channel, Live stream, how to watch / Capitals reveal vintage look for their third jersey in 2018-19 NHL season
AP: Capitals sign Alexander Alexeyev to 3-year deal, worth $2.775 million
TV/Audio Clips
Washington Capitals: Stanley Caps | Nicklas Backstrom / Todd Reirden | September 24 / Rinkside Update | Connor Hobbs / Making the Capitals Third Jersey / Introducing the Caps Third Jersey
NBC Sports Washington: "Come on, V": Jakub Vrana chats it up during Caps Camp
Blues Clips
St. Louis Post-Despatch: Groin injury will keep Blues' Fabbri out several days / Younger players give Blues plenty to cheer about in win
NHL.com: Gameday Lineup: Sept. 25 vs. Washington
Bleedin Blue: St. Louis Blues: Is There Room For Everyone?
