Perreault (wrist) will be a game-time decision.
Perreault missed Sunday's game with a sprained wrist, but could be back in the lineup tonight. He has four goals and five assists in 11 games with the Ducks.
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Appears Mathieu Perreault (wrist) will be back for the Ducks tonight against the Flyers.
Perreault missed Sunday's contest with a sprained wrist, but is expected to return tonight. He has four goals and five assists in his first 11 games as a member of the Anaheim Ducks.
Mathieu Perreault (sprained wrist) is on the ice with the Ducks in Philadelphia.
Perreault missed Sunday's contest with the wrist injury but could be back in the lineup tomorrow vs. the Flyers. He has enjoyed success in the early part of his Anaheim Ducks career, scoring four goals and adding five assists in 11 games.
Perreault (hand) will not play tonight vs. Columbus.
Perreault was seen wearing a brace on his sprained right hand, an injury he suffered on Friday. This is a tough break for Perreault who was off to a good start to his Ducks career (4G / 5 A).
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Mathieu Perreault will start out centering Silfverberg and Selanne in his Ducks debut.
Perreault and Silfverberg combine to be 47 years old while Selanne himself is 43. Perreault is a fast, playmaker while Silfverberg has the quick wrister... And Selanne, well he is Teemu Selanne, 1430 career points, what more can you say. This line has the looks of one that can be very productive as a secondary scoring option for the Ducks.
The Washington Capitals have acquired a fourth-round draft pick in the 2014 NHL Draft and forward John Mitchell from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Mathieu Perreault,
Perreault recorded 17 points (6 goals, 11 assists) in 39 games with Washington last season.
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Perreault will be a healthy scratch tonight.
With Perrault out Marcus Johansson draws back into the Capitals lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last 2 games.
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#Caps line rushes this morning: 8-85-20;
Perreault gets a chance to center Ovechkin tonight. The diminutive center scored nine goals and 18 points in 40 games.
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With Ovechkin's return, Perreault moves down to the third line. He has eight goals and 14 points through 32 games.
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Both Johansson & Perreault in red jerseys for top line along w/ Ovechkin and Semin. Looks like a contingency plan in case 8 gets suspended.
If Ovechkin is suspended, expect Perreault to play on the top line again. Through 29 games, he has four goals and 10 points.
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Mathieu Perreault took rushes alongside Alex Ovechkin.
Perreault will start the game on the top line. He has four goals and eight points through 28 games.
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Perreault also in for #Caps.
Perreault will play in his 27th game tonight. The Drummondville, Quebec native scored three goals and seven points as the fourth line center.
Schultz, Perreault remain on ice for extra work.
Perreault will miss his second consecutive game after spearing himself. The fourth line center has three goals and seven points over 23 games.
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#Caps Mathieu Perreault and Jeff Schultz are out for extra work following the morning skate
Sounds like the Caps might be playing it safe with Perreault and letting him sit out a game. The diminutive center speared himself during Monday night's loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Mathieu Perreault rejoins Caps for 11am practice today after spearing himself in Buffalo gm last night, going to area hospital for treatment
Sounds like the big concern is internal bleeding or another long-term possibility. The Caps could dress seven d-men or possibly slot Jay Beagle back into the lineup.
Mathieu Perreault is being examined by the medical staff here in Buffalo but he's expected to return to DC with the #Caps.
Perreault speared himself in the stomach and was sent to the hospital. He is expected to travel with the Caps.
Perreault did not return because of an illness, a team spokesman said during the first intermission. By the second period, he was in the press box in street clothes.
The Caps had to play without their fourth line center for the rest of the game. This injury is certainly not long term as Perreault is expected to get back into the lineup shortly. If he can't, look for Cody Eakin to draw back in.
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What we know: Mathieu Perreault won't play tonight for #Caps vs. Pens. Which D will sit? Will have to wait and see.
Perreault has only played in 13 of the team's 24 games but has been somewhat productive with two goals and five points. Looks like he will remain a depth player for the Caps.
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Mathieu Perreault is back in for the #caps tonight.
Perreault draws back into the lineup and figures to play on the fourth line. The diminutive center has two goals and five points in 12 games.
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#Caps lines for today vs. NYR: 8-19-20, 25-21-28, 50-90-42, 26-15-22. Defense: 44-6, 81-27, 74-55. Neuvirth in net.
Perreault draws out of the lineup once again. The diminutive center has two goals and five points in 12 games.
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