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SKATE SHAVINGS -- News and Notes from Caps Morning Skate | Washington Capitals
- Capitals gain a weekend win in New York as Chychrun-Roy form a productive top pair and lead play at 5-on-5.
- Carbery explains the decision to pair Chychryn with Roy to stabilize the top four and create consistency.
- Chychrun and Roy have dominated puck control, logging a 60.32% share of shot attempts together.
- Netsminder Logan Thompson shines in net as Capitals aim to shut down Islanders' offense.
- Chychrun and Roy are among seven new Caps in the 2024 off-season who helped boost the team’s point total last season.
- Capitals show 5-on-5 resilience, limiting Islanders' 5-on-5 scoring opportunities.
- Sorokin expected to start in goal for the Islanders in the Sunday game.
- Caps’ forward lines feature Beauvillier, Strome, and Ovechkin leading the attack.
- Caps face a Metro Division test in New York as they chase a stronger finish to November.
- Coaches emphasize film review and player input to optimize pairing decisions.
- Isles players like Barzal and Horvat provide a balanced offensive threat for the matchup.
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