Coming off a virtuoso performance in a 4-0 win over Florida Tuesday night, Washington looks to continue forward momentum Thursday in a battle against the Winnipeg Jets at Verizon Center. The Jets with a regulation win can pull within two points of first place in the divisional race, making tonight’s tilt perhaps the biggest of the season to date for the boys from Manitoba. Meanwhile, a win for the Capitals coupled with a Los Angeles regulation win at Florida could give Dale Hunter’s team a three-point edge in the Southeast race.

On today’s edition of Pre-Cap, Marcus Johansson, Jeff Schultz and assistant coach Jim Johnson join us to talk about tonight’s game and more. Schultz is back in the lineup tonight, and Mike Knuble is expected to be a healthy scratch for the first time this season as Jay Beagle gets a sweater. We discuss all of it and more here.

Pre-Cap pregame podcast February 9 with Johansson, Schultz and Johnson

Lots of good audio to get your game day started early on this Thursday, as the Capitals prepare to face the Winnipeg Jets at Verizon Center. Mike Vogel caught up with Jeff Schultz, Matt Hendricks and assistant coach Jim Johnson Wednesday. As good as Tuesday’s win over Florida was, Washington needs another big divisional win Thursday with a road game in New York against the Rangers looming Sunday afternoon.

Mike Vogel chats with Jeff Schultz Wednesday after practice

Vogs with assistant coach Jim Johnson on Jeff Schultz and more

Vogs with Matt Hendricks Wednesday after practice

From Caps 1500 postgame last night. Tomas Vokoun stopped by after his 42 save performance and 4th shutout of the season, and chatted with Ben and Ken. Caps win 4-0 to vault back into first place in the Southeast Division race. The two teams meet again February 17 in Sunrise.

Tomas Vokoun stops by Caps Radio 1500 postgame Tuesday with Ken and Ben