Washington Capitals News

Thompson stopped 31 of 35 shots (.886 SV%) his last time out vs. Buffalo to pick up his sixth straight victory. The 25-year-old rookie has been incredible so far this season, posting an 8-2-0 record along with a 2.32 GAA and .925 SV%. He takes on the San Jose Sharks who have won two straight but rank 25th in the NHL in goals per game (2.71).

Duhaime has not played since Nov. 1 due to being a healthy scratch but will draw back into the Wild's lineup Tuesday as they take on the Nashville Predators. The 25-year-old bruiser has been solid in his first ten games, picking up two goals and three points while also having 18 SOG and 14 PIMs while averaging only 9:01 ATOI.

Carlson has not played since leaving early in a game vs. Nashville on October 29th. The Capitals' star defenseman has two goals and six points in his first nine games with the team while putting up a -2 plus/minus with 27 SOG. He will be a game-time decision Friday but will make a massive addition to the lineup if he is able to go after warm-ups.

Carlson has not played since leaving early in a game vs. Nashville on October 29th. The Capitals' star defenseman has two goals and six points in his first nine games with the team while putting up a -2 plus/minus with 27 SOG. He will be a game-time decision Friday but will make a massive addition to the lineup if he is able to go after warm-ups.

Thompson stopped 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) to pick up his fifth straight win in a 4-3 victory over Toronto his last game. He has been making a strong Calder Trophy push this season with his 7-2-0 record, .930 SV% and .212 GAA. He's taking not he Buffalo Sabres, who have lost their last three games but rank 2nd in the NHL in goals for per game (3.85).

Thompson stopped 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) to pick up his fifth straight win in a 4-3 victory over Toronto his last game. He has been making a strong Calder Trophy push this season with his 7-2-0 record, .930 SV% and .212 GAA. He's taking not he Buffalo Sabres, who have lost their last three games but rank 2nd in the NHL in goals for per game (3.85).

Alexeyev had just finished a long-term conditioning loan with Hersey where he posted one assist and a +1 plus/minus across four games in the AHL. The Capitals' 2018 1st round pick (31st overall) has one career NHL game were picked up two PIMs.

Alexeyev had just finished a long-term conditioning loan with Hersey where he posted one assist and a +1 plus/minus across four games in the AHL. The Capitals' 2018 1st round pick (31st overall) has one career NHL game where picked up two PIMs.

Lindgren allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Capitals overtime loss to the Golden Knights last Tuesday. Lindgren has been solid this season, posting a .919 SV%, but has allowed three goals in all three starts. On Monday, he should be left on the waiver wire with a matchup vs. the Oilers and the Capitals without John Carlson Dmitry Orlov.

Carlson will miss his fifth straight game with a lower-body injury. However, Carlson was on the ice in a regular jersey, which is a good sign that he could be available for Wednesday's game vs. the Penguins.

Lindgren allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Capitals overtime loss to the Golden Knights last Tuesday. Lindgren has been solid this season, posting a .919 SV%, but has allowed three goals in all three starts. On Monday, he should be left on the waiver wire with a matchup vs. the Oilers and the Capitals without John Carlson and potentially Dmitry Orlov (game-time decision).

Milano had a career year in Anaheim last season, scoring 14 goals with 20 assists (34 points) in 66 games. He started the 2022-23 season in the AHL, picking up two goals and one assist in five games. He'll start his Capitals career on the second line with Dylan Strome.

Duhaime is set to miss at least Thursday and next Tuesday's game in LA after leaving the Wilds' game Wednesday due to an upper-body injury. He was only able to play 4:46 TOI prior to heading off with an injury. In 10 games so far this season, the 25-year-old has three points (2G/1A) and 18 SOG.

Carlson has not played since October 29th as he deals with a lower-body injury. It is a massive blow for the already-hurt Capitals as Carlson was playing 21:55 TOI per night and had six points (2G/4A) in his first nine games prior to the injury.

Milano had a breakout season with Anaheim in 2021-22, scoring 14 goals and 34 points across 66 games. He started this season in Hershey (AHL) after getting cut from Calgary off a PTO and signing with Washington days later. It will be his third NHL team when he takes the ice for Washington's next game he is dressed.

Lindgren stood on his head in his last start, stopping 38 of 41 shots (.927 SV%) in a 6-3 win vs. New Jersey. Washington's backup has been solid in his two games played this season with a 3.08 GAA and .925 SV%. He plays Vegas who has won four straight games allowing only four goals across those games.