Niskanen left Saturday’s game with a lower-body injury, but he will be in the lineup tonight, despite missing a practice this week. Niskanen will play on the Capitals’ top power-play, but comes in with no goals on 38 shots and has nine assists in 21 games.
Niskanen left Saturday’s game with a lower-body injury and did not return and missing Monday’s practice suggests that he could miss some time. The Capitals don’t play until Thursday, so monitor Niskanen’s status as the week progresses.
Niskanen was listed as a game-time decision after suffering a lower-body injury on Sunday. He is skating with his regular D-partner Karl Alzner so expect him to play.
Niskanen suffered a lower-body injury on Sunday vs. the Panthers. He missed Monday’s practice, skated briefly on Tuesday and participated in today’s morning skate, but is still considered a game-time decision. He said “I don’t know yet,” when asked if he would play, so monitor his status during pre-game warmups.
Niskanen played 22:03 and was a plus-1 with five shots in the Capitals win over the Panthers last night. He finished the game, but must have been sore after and is listed as day-to-day. Monitor his status leading up to Wednesday’s game in Toronto.
Niskanen had a great year in Pittsburgh in 2013-14. Niskanen had 10 goals and 36 assists (46 points) with a plus-33 rating in 81 games. A huge season and a lack of defensemen depth in free agency leads to massive money for the 27-year-old. Niskanen will likely anchor the Capitals top power-play unit for the next number of seasons.
Niskanen missed the morning skate and could be held out of the lineup in Buffalo tonight. There is no word what is ailing Niskanen, but his status should be monitored closer to game time.
Like Letang, Niskanen will also be a game-time decision tonight. It is more likely that Letang plays than Niskanen but it is believed that both should be back tonight. Monitor his status before puck-drop.
Niskanen's (ankle) original timetable for a return was 2-6 weeks and it has only been 2 weeks and he is already back on the ice. There has been no word on when he will return to the lineup but this is good news for the Penguins as it appears he will be back at the front-end of that timetable.
Niskanen hasn't played since January 27th and after today's game he will have missed the Penguins last 8 games. He had 1 G and 2 A in the first 5 games this season. He should be close to a return.
Niskanen likely isn't playing a vital role on your fantasy squad but for those in deeper leagues, Niskanen will be listed as day to day and is not expected to be out an extended period of time.
Niskanen left yesterday's game with a lower-body injury. Monitor his status on Tuesday to see if he'll be ready to return to action.
Niskanen is not expected to play tonight.
Niskanen remains questionable to play in Game 1. If he can't go, look for Brian Streit to stay in the lineup.
Sounds like Niskanen will rest up in order to prepare for the playoffs. He has four goals and 21 points in 75 games.
Sounds like Niskanen will rest up in order to prepare for the playoffs. He has four goals and 21 points in 75 games.
Sounds like Niskanen will rest up in order to prepare for the playoffs. He has four goals and 21 points in 75 games.
Look for Niskanen to draw in on the third pairing. He scored four goals and 21 points in 72 games this season.
Niskanen skating this morning is a good sign for injured d-man. He scored four goals and 21 points in 72 games this season.
Niskanen skating this morning is a good sign for injured d-man. He scored four goals and 21 points in 72 games this season.
