Player will extend his ironman streak.

Washington Capitals' defenseman Karl Alzner will have a chance to continue to extend his ironman streak.

The rugged defender will play on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, extending his streak to 402 games. Alzner missed Monday practice, but will try to help the Caps' take the lead in the Metropolitan devision over the New York Rangers.

Forward Marcus Johansson will also make his return to the lineup after missing his team's last game with a lower-body injury.

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