Schultz took a hit from Ryan Lomberg that caused him to leave their last game vs. Florida after just 14:52 TOI but will be good to go Tuesday as the Kraken take on the Lightning. The 32-year-old has been having a resurgent season, with three goals, 13 assists, 20 PIMs and 42 SOG through 27 games this season.
Schultz missed Saturday's game in Philadelphia but was on the ice for Monday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision vs. Toronto. He will likely replace Michal Kempny if he is cleared to play.
Schultz took a maintenance day yesterday and is questionable to play Saturday in Philadelphia. Schultz recently returned from an upper-body injury.
Schultz was on the ice for Thursday's morning skate, which is a good sign that he will be available in New York. However, the Capitals did not update his status after the session, so consider him a game-time decision for now.
Schultz suffered an upper-body injury in Nashville on Tuesday and will not play Thursday in Philadelphia. Michal Kempny will draw back into the Capitals' lineup to replace him.
Schultz suffered a lower-body injury against the Canadiens on Wednesday and will not play Friday vs. the Panthers. Dennis Cholowski will suit up in his place.
Schultz missed Monday's game in New York but could be available for Wednesday's rematch. Schultz took part in the morning skate, which is typically a good sign for his availability tonight but he remains a game-time decision.
Schultz has missed the last three games but will be back in the lineup on Thursday. Schultz skated on the top pairing in the morning skate because John Carlson is a game-time decision with a lower-body injury of his own.
Schultz was not on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate and will not play tonight vs. the Islanders. With Schultz still out, Trevor van Riemsdyk will remain in the lineup.
Schultz was knocked out of Sunday's game early in the first period and did not travel to Brooklyn for Thursday's game. Zdeno Chara is expected to return to the lineup to replace Schultz.
Schultz was listed as day-to-day after taking a puck to the face on Thursday night. Schultz has performed very well since being moved to PP1 in Alex Ovechkin's absence, so it would be a shame for fantasy owners if he isn't available Saturday, since his run on PP1 is coming close to an end.
Schultz had a breakout year in his first season with the Penguins, posting 51 points (12G / 39A) in 78 games. He struggled from that point on, he dealt with injuries, averaging just 46 games played from 2018-2020. During that stretch he had just 54 points (9G / 45A), barely matching his output from year-1 alone. Schultz fills a need as a right-handed defenseman but his health is a concern and $4.0M is a hefty cap-hit for a player that may only play half the games.
Tonight will be Schultz's first game since December 17th and just his 28th of the season. Schultz has collected eight points (2G / 6A) while averaging 2.3 shots per game this season.
