Thompson stopped 36 of 38 shots (.947 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was defeated in overtime by the New York Islanders in his last start. The 25-year-old rookie was an NHL All-star due to his 19-13-3 record, 2.69 GAA and .913 SV%. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who have lost their last two games and are 21st in the NHL in goals per game (3.0).
Thompson stopped 36 of 38 shots (.947 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was defeated in overtime by the New York Islanders in his last start. The 25-year-old rookie was an NHL All-star due to his 19-13-3 record, 2.69 GAA and .913 SV%. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who have lost their last two games and are 21st in the NHL in goals per game (3.0).
Milano was signed off a PTO in the offseason and has made the most of his time with the Capitals, putting up eight goals, 14 assists, 55 SOG, and 10 PIMs through 40 games this season. The 26-year-old has earned himself a three-year, $5.7 million extension ($1.9M AAV) with Washington.
Strome has been enjoying a solid first season in Washington, with 11 goals, 25 assists, 90 SOG, and 16 PIMs through 52 games and has signed a 5-year, $25-million extension with the Washington Capitals Friday.
Protas will have a chance to play in the AHL for the Hershey Bears (AHL) during the NHL all-star break after being loaned down Wednesday. The 22-year-old has three goals, seven assists, 54 SOG, and four PIMs through 42 games so far this season and will hope to be back up post-all-star break.
Lindgren allowed a goal on seven shots (.857 SV%) in his second straight relief appearance as he picked up no contest in his previous game vs. Toronto. The Capitals' backup netminder started the season hot but has come back down to earth as of late, leading to his 11-6-2 record, 2.66 GAA and .907 SV%. He will take on Columbus, who has lost three of their last four games after a 3-1 loss to Seattle last contest.
Wilson left the Capitals' previous game after blocking a shot 9:05 TOI into the game with a lower-body injury and will not play Thursday as Washington takes on Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old has two goals, one assist, 13 SOG, and a -7 plus/minus through eight games this season.
Wilson left the Capitals' previous game after blocking a shot 9:05 TOI into the game with a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Thursday as Washington takes on Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old has two goals, one assist, 13 SOG, and a -7 plus/minus through eight games this season.
Philp had 14 goals, 16 assists, 19 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 31 games with Rockford (AHL) and has been recalled from Rockford (AHL) for the first time in his career Monday. The 27-year-old will be making his NHL debut after four strong AHL seasons in Stockton and Rockford.
Ovechkin missed Saturday's game in Vegas but was on the ice for Monday's practice and "looked good," according to head coach Peter Laviolette, making his a game-time decision Tuesday. Ovechkin will replace T.J. Oshie (personal) in the lineup if he's able to go against the Avalanche. Ovechkin is in a bit of a slump, scoring just one goal with three assists (four points) in his last seven games.
Oshie returned to Washington to be with his wife for the birth of their fourth child and is not expected to be available for Tuesday's game in Colorado. Luckily for the Capitals, it looks like Alex Ovechkin will be able to return to the lineup to replace Oshie.
Ovechkin missed Saturday's game in Vegas but was on the ice for Monday's practice and "looked good," according to head coach Peter Laviolette. Ovechkin will replace T.J. Oshie (personal) in the lineup if he's able to go against the Avalanche. Ovechkin is in a bit of a slump, scoring just one goal with three assists (four points) in his last seven games.
