Trineyev will draw into the Capitals lineup on Thursday.
Trineyev will slot in for Hendrix Lapierre (undisclosed). He'll skate with Nic Dowd and Brandon Duhaime on Washington's fourth line.
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Lapierre (undisclosed) will not play against the Maple Leafs on Thursday.
Lapierre was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with the Capitals not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Bogdan Trineyev will play in his place.
Goalie Start
Thompson will start vs. Toronto on Thursday.
The Capitals were atop the Eastern Conference one week ago, but after losing three straight (0-2-1), they find themselves in a Wild Card spot in an ultra-tight standings race. That said, Thompson has been outstanding for Washington this season, posting a 2.09 GAA and .922 SV% in 23 games (13-7-3). Better yet, he has a 1.90 GAA and .940 SV% in his last eight outings (5-1-2). The Capitals enter the action on Thursday as -150 home favorites against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that narrowly defeated the Chicago Blackhawks in a 3-2 come-from-behind win on Tuesday to snap a two-game losing skid.
Trineyev will be a healthy scratch in Minnesota on Tuesday.
Sonny Milano will draw back into Washington's lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, resulting in Trineyev being a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Trineyev made his NHL debut in Washington's most recent game, scoring zero points while playing 11:45 time-on-ice.
Milano will draw back into Washington's lineup in Minnesota on Tuesday.
Bogdan Trineyev will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, allowing Milano to re-enter the lineup. The 29-year-old Milano has six points (4G / 2A) in 19 games this season.
Goalie Start
Lindgren will start in Minnesota on Tuesday.
Lindgren returns to the Capitals' crease for only the second time in three weeks despite a solid performance in his previous outing, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 7-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. The 31-year-old Lindgren has been serviceable in a supporting role this season, but has been a distant second to starting netminder Logan Thompson, posting a 2.90 GAA and .893 SV% in 10 games (5-3-1). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as +100 road underdogs against a Minnesota team that has outscored its opposition 18-7 during a four-game winning streak.
The Capitals reassigned Bjorklund to Hershey (AHL) on Saturday.
Lindgren (upper-body) has been activated off IR and will serve as Washington's backup on Saturday.
Liljegren will be a healthy scratch for Saturday's game in Pittsburgh.
Milano will be a healthy scratch for Saturday's game in Winnipeg.
Trineyev will make his NHL debut in Winnipeg on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Thompson will start in Winnipeg on Saturday.
Lindgren (upper-body) will travel with Washington on their upcoming road trup.
Lindgren has been sidelined for the last week due to an upper-body injury, but should return to the lineup, at least in a backup role, on the teams upcoming two-game road trip. The 31-year-old Lindgren has a 2.90 GAA and .893 SV% in 10 appearances this season (5-3-1).
McIlrath is a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Hurricanes.
McIlrath will take a seat on Thursday in order to make way for the return of John Carlson. McIlrath has appeared in four games this season and is yet to register a point.
Goalie Start
Thompson will start in Carolina on Thursday.
The Capitals have skyrocketed to the top of the Eastern Conference, 8-1-1 in their last 10, and will roll with Thompson on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Thompson has been outstanding lately and is coming off an impressive 39-save performance in a 2-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets for his second shutout of the season. He has a 1.96 GAA and .925 SV% in 21 games this season (13-6-2). Still, the Capitals enter Thursday's contest as slight +102 home underdogs against a Hurricanes team they defeated 4-1 last month.
Goalie Start
Thompson is expected to start vs. Carolina on Thursday.
Leonard (upper-body) is expected to be out for the next 3-4 weeks.
Leonard has already missed one game due to an upper-body injury and is expected to be sidelined for nearly a month. The 21-year-old rookie was starting to come into his own before his injury, scoring 10 points (4G / 6A) in his last nine games.
Liljegren (lower-body) will play in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Liljegren is battling a lower-body injury but will be available for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 26-year-old Liljegren is averaging a career-high 20:08 time-on-ice, recording four assists, 52 blocks, and a -8 plus/minus in 24 games this season.
Liljergen (lower-body) will be a game-time decision in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Liljegren is battling a lower-body injury and his status for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers in uncertain. The 26-year-old Liljegren is averaging a career-high 20:08 time-on-ice, recording four assists, 52 blocks, and a -8 plus/minus in 24 games this season.
Stevenson has been loaned to Hershey (AHL).
With Charlie Lindgren on Injured Reserve, Stevenson served as Logan Thompson's back up on Sunday, but he has been reassigned to the AHL, with Garin Bjorklund being recalled in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old Stevenson made his NHL debut last season, playing three games with Washington. He has a 2.54 GAA and .913 SV% in 11 games this season (7-4-0) with the Hershey Bears (AHL).
