The Washington Capitals are preparing for their preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Hershey's GIANT Center, with several key storylines. Brothers Aliaksei and Ilya Protas, along with Dylan and Matt Strome, are set to play together, highlighting the special bond of siblings sharing the ice. This game marks Aliaksei's hometown return and the first time both Strome brothers will appear in a Capitals lineup, with Matt under AHL contract. Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will not participate due to a lower-body injury but is progressing well. Other players like Ivan Miroshnichenko, Sonny Milano, Hendrix Lapierre, and rookie Andrew Cristall will also see game action, providing opportunities for roster evaluation. The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on NBCSP+ and 97.5 The Fanatic.