Washington Capitals News

Protas had three goals, seven assists, 55 SOG. and six PIMs through 43 games with the Capitals but has been reassigned to the Hershey Bears (AHL) on Tuesday. He returns to Hershey, where he had two goals and five points across eight games played earlier in the year.

Sandin has four goals, 16 assists, 57 SOG, 23 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 51 games this season but will miss Tuesday's game vs. Buffalo with an undisclosed injury. Sandin just tied his career high in games played in a season and will be hoping to pass that mark the next time he draws back into the Maple Leafs' lineup.

Dowd has not played since January 16th due to a lower-body injury but will be a game-time decision Tuesday vs. Detroit. The 32-year-old has been enjoying his most productive season to date, with his 10 goals, nine assists, 42 SOG, 18 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus through 44 games prior to his injury.

Hagelin underwent left hip resurfacing surgery Monday and will be out for a "lengthy" amount of time as he starts the indefinitely long, rehabilitation process. Hagelin had not played a game in 2022-23 and will hope to return to the NHL to build on his 713-game career where he has 110 goals and 186 assists.

McIlrath had 10 assists, 83 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 44 games played with the Hershey Bears (AHL) this season and was recalled by Washington Wednesday. The 30-year-old has three goals, five points and 66 games played throughout his NHL career.

McIlrath has 10 assists, 83 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 44 games played with the Hershey Bears (AHL) this season and has been recalled by Washington for the first time this season. The 30-year-old has three goals, five points and 66 games played throughout his NHL career.

Ovechkin will not be available for Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes, and there's no timeline for when he's expected to return to the team. Anthony Mantha is expected to draw into the lineup on for Ovechkin on Tuesday.

Chychrun has been the subject of many trade rumours in the last 48 hours and will sit for a second-straight game due to "trade-related reasons." The 24-year-old has seven goals, 21 assists, 114 SOG and is a +8 plus/minus through 36 games with the Coyotes this season prior to his recent scratches.

Protas was returned to Hershey (AHL) for the NHL all-star break to stay fresh but has been recalled Friday to Washington. The 22-year-old has three goals, seven assists, 54 SOG, and a +1 plus/minus through 42 games this season.

Thompson departed Thursday's game with a leg injury midway through the third period and had to be helped off the ice by trainers and teammates, putting no pressure on his leg. The Golden Knights said that Thompson will have an MRI on Friday, and they'll have a much better idea of the severity of his injury. Expect Adin Hill to start Sunday vs. the Ducks.