Ovechkin has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury but will be a game-time decision on Monday, so monitor his status as the Capitals hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Carlson has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but seems on track to return to the lineup on Monday. Carlson is officially listed as a game-time decision, so monitor his status as the Capitals hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Panarin was missing from the morning skate but will play tonight vs. the Capitals. Panarin will move up to the top line with Mika Zibanejad and comes in with no points in his last three games.
Dickinson was hurt midway through Saturday's game in Nashville and will be a game-time decision for Monday's game in Florida. Dickinson could be bumped to the bottom-6 if Tyler Seguin (hip) is able to make his season debut on Monday.
Gurianov was scratched from the lineup on Saturday and will be a game-time decision on Monday. Gurianov has scored five goals with three assists (eight points) in his last nine games.
Seguin has yet to play this season but is nearing his debut and could come Monday in Florida. When Seguin does play, he will likely centre the second line with Jamie Benn and Denis Gurianov on his wings. Seguin had 17 goals and 33 assists (50 points) in 69 games last year.
Oshie will be held out of the Capitals lineup on Monday due to personal/family reasons. Alex Ovechkin (lower-body) could be back in the lineup to replace Oshie at 5v5 and on the power-play.
Formenton missed Saturday's game in Montreal but will play tonight vs. the Jets. The speedy winger has scored three goals with two assists (five points) in 16 games this season.
Fast has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury but the Hurricanes ex[ect him to be back in on Monday. Fast has scored six goals with 12 assists (18 points) in 41 games this season.
Marchment has missed the last six games with an upper-body injury but will play Monday vs. the Stars. Marchment, who has spent most of the season on the wing, will play centre because Sam Bennett is out with an upper-body injury of his own.
Bennett will not be available for Monday's game vs. the Stars. This is terrible timing for Bennett, who has been red-hot since being traded to Florida. Alex Wennberg will move up to the second line and Mason Marchment will draw back into the lineup to replace him.
