The Capitals snapped a six-game losing streak with a monumental 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday to keep them in the playoff race. Lindgren was tremendous on Tuesday, saving 42 of 43 shots (.977 SV%), losing his shutout bid on a Patrick Kane goal with one second remaining in regulation. The Capitals enter action on Thursday as +117 road underdogs against the Buffalo Sabres.
Eller is battling an illness and his status is up in the air for Thursday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. Eller has 29 points (15G / 14A) in 78 games this season. The Penguins recalled Radim Zohorna on Wednesday as a precaution.
Eller is battling an illness and his status is up in the air for Thursday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. Eller has 29 points (15G / 14A) in 78 games this season. The Penguins recalled Radim Zohorna on Wednesday as a precaution.
Iorio will get a chance to play on Tuesday in place of the injured Rasmus Sandin. Iorio's only appearance of the season came against the Bruins on March 30th. He registered on shot on goal in just over nine minutes of ice-time.
The Capitals return to the ice on Tuesday in a battle against the Detroit Red Wings for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and could desperately use the services of Oshie after missing the last four games, all losses. The veteran forward has had an injury-plagued season and had three points (0G / 3A) in his last four games before his most recent ailment.
Nick Foligno will not play Wednesday due to personal reasons, allowing Raddysh to re-enter the lineup. Raddysh has been held off the scoresheet in eight of his last night games, recording a single two-point effort (0G / 2A).
Nicolas Aube-Kubel will be the benefactor of Miroshnichenko being a healthy scratch on Tuesday. Miroshnichenko had a two-point outing (0G / 2A) on March 22nd but has been held off the scoresheet in eight straight games since.
The Capitals return to the ice on Tuesday in a battle against the Detroit Red Wings for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and could desperately use the services of Oshie after missing the last four games, all losses. The veteran forward has had an injury-plagued season and had three points (0G / 3A) in his last four games before his most recent ailment.
The Capitals are riding a six-game losing skid and will turn to Lindgren in a heated battle for the final Wild-Card spot in the Eastern Conference against the Detroit Red Wings. Lindgren has lost five straight (0-3-2), including allowing three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators in his last outing. The Capitals enter action as +137 road underdogs.
Sandin played only 7:09 of ice time before exiting Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators with an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old Sandin has struggled lately, mirroring a Capitals' six-game losing skid, with zero points in his last seven contests.
The Capitals return to the ice on Tuesday in a battle against the Detroit Red Wings for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and could desperately use the services of Oshie after missing the last four games, all losses. The veteran forward has had an injury-plagued season and had three points (0G / 3A) in his last four games before his most recent ailment.
The Golden Knights will turn to Thompson on Friday as they search for their fourth straight victory. Thompson has been tremendous lately, allowing only one goal in six of his last seven appearances (6-0-0), posting a stellar .952 SV%. The Golden Knights enter action on Friday as sizeable -167 road favourites against the Arizona Coyotes.
The Golden Knights will likely turn to Thompson on Friday as they search for their fourth straight victory. Thompson has been tremendous lately, allowing only one goal in six of his last seven appearances (6-0-0), posting a stellar .952 SV%. The Golden Knights enter action on Friday as sizeable -167 road favourites against the Arizona Coyotes.
Mangiapane has missed three straight and will be unavailable again for Thursday's game against the Winnipeg Jets. After scoring nine points (3G / 6A) in 11 games, Mangiapane was held off the scoresheet in four straight before his injury.
