Washington Capitals News

Pierre-Luc Dubois will not return to the Jets' lineup after being a game-time decision (lower body).

Dubois returned for the first time in three games in Winnipeg's last contest but will not play Wednesday vs. Minnesota as he deals with a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old has 24 goals, 31 assists, 169 SOG, and 71 PIMs through 61 games played prior to the injury.

Pierre-Luc Dubois
Carlson (face) returned to the ice in a non-contact jersey on Wednesday.

Carlson has not played since December 23rd and does not have a timetable for his return. Getting back on the ice on Wednesday was the next step for the 33-year-old, who may not play again this season. Depending on where the Capitals are situated in the playoff race, will likely determine whether or not Carlson suits up again.

John Carlson
Dubois (lower-body) will be back in the Jets lineup on Monday.

Dubois missed the Jets' previous two-game due to a lower-body injury but will be back in the Winnipeg lineup Monday vs. San Jose. The 24-year-old has been having a fantastic 2022-23, with 24 goals, 31 assists, 169 SOG, 71 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 60 games played prior to his injury.

Pierre-Luc Dubois
Sandin (visa issues) is expected to make his Capitals debut in San Jose on Saturday.

Sandin was acquired from the Maple Leafs on Tuesday in exchange for Erik Gustafsson and a 2023 first-round pick. The 22-year-old was selected 29th overall by the Maple Leafs in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He registered ten goals and 38 assists across 140 career games with the Leafs. His offensive production could see a boost in Washington if he's able to get some ice time with Alexander Ovechkin on the Caps' top power-play unit.

Rasmus Sandin
Jakob Chychrun will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. the New York Rangers.

Chychrun was traded to the Senators' on Wednesday and is back at the team hotel Thursday, making him a game-time decision for his debut. The 24-year-old had seven goals, 21 assists, 114 SOG, 22 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 36 games with Arizona.

Jakob Chychrun
Lars Eller will make his Colorado Avalanche debut Wednesday.

Eller has seven goals, nine assists, 101 SOG, 36 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 60 games played with the Washington Capitals and has been traded to the Avalanche for a 2025 second-round pick Wednesday and will draw into Colorado's lineup.

Lars Eller
Lars Eller will be a game-time decision Wednesday after being traded from Washington earlier in the day.

Eller has seven goals, nine assists, 101 SOG, 36 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 60 games played with the Washington Capitals and has been traded to the Avalanche for a 2025 second-round pick Wednesday and has a chance to draw into Colorado's lineup.

Lars Eller