Caps Look to End Homestand on 3-Game Streak

January 23, 2016 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Madison Capitols News Release

Madison, WI - The Madison Capitols (14-17-2-2) look to end their homestand with a third straight victory on Saturday night as they host the U.S. U17 National Team Development Program (15-17-3-1 USHL) at the Alliant Energy Center.

The Capitols began their weekend set with Team USA on a high note on Friday night, potting six goals in a 6-1 romp. The home side got three goals in both the first and third periods. Brody Stevens had a goal and two assists, while Luke McElhenie provided the game winning goal, his first of two in the opening period.

In three games against the U17 group this season, the Capitols have tallied 17 goals, including four from McElhenie in that span. The Capitols' penalty kill has been just as impressive as the offensive weapons, going 16-of-17 against Team USA in those three contests.

Tyson McLellan continued his white-hot month of January, scoring in his fourth straight game on a set-up from Stevens. McLellan now has nine goals on his season, a USHL season-best for the San Jose, Calif. native.

With a win in regulation tonight, the Capitols can leapfrog past Team USA in the Eastern Conference standings, as they enter play two points back of the visitors from Plymouth, Mich.

Following play tonight, the Capitols will play 13 of their next 14 games away from Madison, beginning with trips to Chicago and Lincoln next Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29-30 respectively. Capitols fans are encouraged to follow along on 106.7 FM, 1670 AM, The Zone.

For ticket information regarding upcoming Capitols games, call (608) 257-CAPS or visit www.MadCapsHockey.com.

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