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.
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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.
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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).
Bjorklund has been recalled from Hershey (AHL).
With Charlie Lindgren on Injured Reserve, Bjorklund will be the next man up to serve as Logan Thompson's backup. The 23-year-old Bjorklund has never played an NHL game. He has a 3.01 GAA and .895 SV% in nine games (4-4-1) with the Hershey Bears (AHL) this season.
Vikman has been reassigned to Henderson (AHL).
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Thompson will start vs. Columbus on Sunday.
Lindgren has been placed on IR.
Stevenson has been recalled from Hershey (AHL).
Trineyev has been recalled from Hershey (AHL).
Leonard (upper-body) has been placed on IR and is expected to miss an "extended period of time".
Leonard suffered an upper-body injury in Friday's game in Anaheim and is out indefinitely.
Milano is a healthy scratch for Friday's game in Anaheim.
Milano will take a seat on Friday in order to make room for the return of Justin Sourdif (lower-body). Milano has four goals and two assists in 17 games this season.
Sourdif (lower-body) is expected to play in Anaheim on Friday.
Sourdif exited Wednesday's game in the third period due to a lower-body injury, but will be available for Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. The 23-year-old rookie has six points (3G / 3A) in 27 games this season.
Lindgren (upper-body) will not dress for Friday's game in Anaheim.
It's unclear when Lindgren suffered the upper-body injury, and the Capitals did not indicate on how long they expect him to be sidelined. Washington signed amateur goaltender Parker Milner to a PTO to serve as Logan Thompson's backup on Friday.
Sourdif (lower-body) will be a game-time decision in Anaheim on Friday.
Sourdif exited Wednesday's game in the third period due to a lower-body injury, and his status is uncertain for Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. The 23-year-old rookie has six points (3G / 3A) in 27 games this season.
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Thompson will start in Anaheim on Friday.
The Capitals are on a six-game winning streak and have skyrocketed to the top of the Eastern Conference with 36 points (17-9-2). The 28-year-old Thompson has continued his momentum from his terrific introductory season with the Capitals in 2024-25, boasting a stellar 2.02 GAA and .919 SV% through 19 games in 2025-26 (12-6-1). The Capitals enter Friday's contest as -136 road favorites against a Ducks team that has lost three of their last five (2-3-0).