Washington Capitals News

Bear along with Lane Pederson was traded from the Hurricanes to the Canucks last week for a fifth-round pick. He will make his Vancouver debut Tuesday for his third team in five NHL seasons. In 190 career games, he has 13 goals and 47 points along with 77 PIMs.

Thompson was perfect his last time out, collecting his NHL-leading second shutout of the season in a 4-0 win over Anaheim Friday. Thompson has been incredible as he continues his strong Calder campaign, amassing a 4-2-0 record to go along with his .943 SV% (5th in NHL) and 1.69 GAA (4th). He takes on a Capitals team who lost the first game of their current back-to-back yesterday, in a 3-2 shootout to Carolina.

Carlson suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday and will not be available for Monday's game vs. the Hurricanes. Dmitry Orlov will move up to PP1 and Matt Irwin will make his season debut to replace Carlson.

Oshie left Saturday's game in the first period and did not return. Oshie will be sidelined in definitely, so expect Anthony Mantha to move to the second line and Evgeny Kuznetsov will be back on PP1.

Carlson left Saturday's game with a lower-body injury in the first period and did not return. Nick Jensen moved up to play with Martin Fehervary at 5v5, and Dmitry Orlov replaced him on the top power-play. Either the Capitals will make a call-up or Matt Irwin will replace Carlson in the lineup on Monday if he can't play.

Oshie left Saturday's game against the Predators in the first period and did not return. Anthony Mantha moved up to replace Oshie and either Connor McMichael or Joe Snively will drawn into the lineup on Monday to take his place in the lineup if he can't play.

Bear has been traded to the Vancouver Canucks along with Lane Pederson for a 2023 5th round pick. In 190 career games played, he has 13 goals and 47 points to go along with 269 SOG. It will be Bear's third team in three seasons.

Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong confirmed Thursday that Jakob Chychrun has experienced a setback in his recovery from a wrist injury that has kept him out all season. Chychrun is coming off an injury-shortened 2021-22 where he had 21 points (7G/14A) in 57 games with 141 SOG and a -20 plus/minus.

Thompson stopped 22 of 25 shots in his second straight losing effort Saturday as he was knocked off by the Colorado Avalanche 3-2. The rookie has enjoyed a strong season so far with a .926 SV%, 2.30 GAA and one shutout on the year. His Golden Knights will host the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday who are coming off two straight victories and will be looking to improve on their 21st-best GF/GP (3.0) across the NHL.

Lindgren's last start came five games ago as he lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in a 36-save (.923 SV%) losing effort. He will man the crease for a Capitals squad that has won three of their last four outings. They take on the surging New Jersey Devils, who have won three straight games while allowing an average of 1.33 GA during the wins.

Thompson stopped 22 of 25 shots in his second straight losing effort Saturday as he was knocked off by the Colorado Avalanche 3-2. The rookie has enjoyed a strong season so far with a .926 SV%, 2.30 GAA and one shutout on the year. His Golden Knights will host the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday who are coming off two straight victories and will be looking to improve on their 21st best GF/GP (3.0) across the NHL.

Lindgren's last start came five games ago as he lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in a 36-save (.923 SV%) losing effort. He will man the crease for a Capitals squad that has won three of their last four outings. They take on the surging New Jersey Devils, who have won three straight games while allowing an average of 1.33 GA during the wins.

Vrana will be out indefinitely as he enters the NHL/NHLPA Assistance Program. The seven-year veteran was enjoying a strong start to his season, collecting two points (1G/1A) through his first two games to start 2022-23. The Red Wings will hope to have him back in their lineup sooner rather than later as he is an integral part of their top six.

Vrana will miss Monday's game vs. the Kings for personal reasons, so look for Joe Veleno to draw back into the lineup to replace him. Filip Zadina will skate on the second line with Vrana out.

Milano was with Calgary on a PTO in the pre-season but did not earn a contract. After signing with the Capitals, Milano went on waivers and will be assigned to Hershey (AHL) if he clears on Monday. Milano scored 14 goals with 20 assists (34 points) in 66 games with the Ducks a season ago.