Washington Capitals News

Vrana had two goals, four assists, eight PIMs and a -7 plus/minus in 21 games with the Blues' but has been reassigned to Spingfield (AHL) as Justin Faulk returns from the Injured Reserve. The 27-year-old returns to the minors for a second time this year, and had four goals and eight points in seven games played during his previous demotion.

Lindgren backed up Darcy Kuemper on Thursday, his first game back with the team after being on the injured reserve for five games with a lower-body injury. The Capitals have gone 2-3-1 since Lindgren last played. Before his injury, Lindgren saved 56 of the last 59 shots he faced (.949 SV%), posting a 1-0-1 record. The Capitals will be taking on a New York Rangers squad that defeated them 5-1 less than three weeks ago with Kuemper between the pipes.

Wilson did not play in Thursday's contest against the Seattle Kraken because of a broken nose but is hopeful he can return to the lineup on Saturday against the New York Rangers. Wilson played 15:13 time-on-ice in his last game, tallying four shots and two hits, matching his lowest hit output in nine games.

Ovechkin was a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's game against the Seattle Kraken, but suited up and scored one point (0G / 1A) and fired five shots on goal in 16:40 time-on-ice. Despite an overall disappointing season for the future Hall-of-Famer, Ovechkin is riding a six-game point streak, scoring seven points (2G / 5A) in that span.

Thompson is good to go and will return for Thursday's game against the Bruins after missing Wednesday's trip to Colorado due to an illness. Thompson was solid in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Islanders, stopping 28 of the 30 shots he faced. He owns a 12-8-3 record on the season to go along with a .903 SV% and a 2.83 GAA. His days as the starting netminder for the Golden Knights could be numbered as Adin Hill nears a return from his undisclosed injury. Thompson will have plenty of work to do on Thursday as Vegas welcomes David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins to town.

Despite an overall disappointing season for the future Hall-of-Famer, Ovechkin is riding a five-game point streak, scoring six points (2G / 4A) in that span. The 38-year-old was a game-time decision for the Capitals on Thursday as they look to maintain his workload.

Wilson did not practice on Tuesday but was a game-time decision to play in Thursday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. Wilson played 15:13 time-on-ice in his last game, tallying four shots and two hits, matching his lowest hit output in nine games.

Sandin, originally out with an illness, has not played since January 2nd and is now on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. Sandin has five points (0G / 5A) in his last five games, most recently skating alongside Ethan Bear.

Oshie has missed 17 of the last 21, including the last 11 with a lower-body injury, but will return on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. Oshie has struggled this year with only four points (2G / 2A) in 26 games but was on a two-game point streak, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in his last two outings.

Wilson did not practice on Tuesday but could be ready to play in Thursday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. Wilson played 15:13 time-on-ice in his last game, tallying four shots and two hits, matching his lowest hit output in nine games.

Despite an overall disappointing season for the future Hall-of-Famer, Ovechkin is riding a five-game point streak, scoring six points (2G / 4A) in that span. The 38-year-old will be a game-time decision for the Capitals on Thursday and, if he is unavailable to play, could be an opportunity for Max Pacioretty to establish himself more offensively.

Thompson missed the Golden Knights' practice Tuesday and is not expected to join the team as they head out on a road trip to Denver Wednesday. It comes at a bad time as Adin Hill (undisclosed) has yet to return to the team (but is expected soon). The 26-year-old net-minder has a 12-8-3 record, 2.83 GAA and .902 SV% in 24 games played this season.

With the immanent return to Charlie Lindgren (lower body), Hunter Shepard has been returned to the Hershey Bears (AHL) on Tuesday. The 28-year-old American netminder made his NHL debut this season and has appeared in four games with the Capitals, posting a 2-2-0, 3.19 GAA and .894 SV%.

Oshie has missed 17 of the last 21, including the last 11 with a lower-body injury, but is set to return on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. Oshie has struggled this year with only four points (2G / 2A) in 26 games but was on a two-game point streak, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in his last two outings.

Lindgren has been activated from IR after missing five games, resulting in Hunter Shepard being reassigned to the Hershey Bears (AHL). The Capitals have gone 2-2-1 in Lindgren's absence and will be eager to welcome him back. Before his injury, Lindgren saved 56 of the last 59 shots he faced (.949 SV%), posting a 1-0-1 record.

Wilson did not practice on Tuesday but should be ready to play in Thursday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. Wilson played 15:13 time-on-ice in his last game, tallying four shots and two hits, matching his lowest hit output in nine games.