Washington Capitals News

Shepard has gone 6-0-2 with a 1.83 GAA and .932 SV% in eight games with Hershey (AHL) this season. With Darcy Kuemper dealing with an upper-body injury, Shepard is expected to serve as Charlie Lindgren's backup on Monday.

Fehervary suffered an upper-body injury midway through the second period of Saturday's game and is considered day-to-day. Fehervary is expected to be replaced by Matt Irwin vs. Edmonton.

Thompson stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) to win his fourth start in five attempts after beating Columbus in his last time out. The 25-year-old rookie has been incredible this season, with his 12-4-0 record, .921 SV% and 2.44 GAA. He faces the Pittsburgh Penguins who have lost their last two games after a 3-2 overtime defeat to Carolina their last time out.

Thompson stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) to win his fourth start in five attempts after beating Columbus in his last time out. The 25-year-old rookie has been incredible this season, with his 12-4-0 record, .921 SV% and 2.44 GAA. He faces the Pittsburgh Penguins who have lost their last two games after a 3-2 overtime defeat to Carolina their last time out.

Thompson allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) in a win over Vancouver his last time out. The rookie goaltender has been sensationally this season posting a 10-3-0 record with two shutouts and a .920 SV%. He takes on the struggling Ottawa Senators who have lost 10 of their last 12 games.

Thompson allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) in a win over Vancouver his last time out. The rookie goaltender has been sensationally this season posting a 10-3-0 record with two shutouts and a .920 SV%. He takes on the struggling Ottawa Senators who have lost 10 of their last 12 games.

Oshie has missed the previous 11 games with a lower-body injury and all signs are pointing to him returning to the lineup Wednesday vs. Philadelphia. The 15-year-veteran has been having a decent start to his season prior to the injury, picking up two goals and five points along with six PIMs and 12 SOG through nine games.

Chychrun is coming off wrist surgery in the offseason and missed the first 16 games of the season. Despite wanting to be traded out of Arizona, Chychrun is expected to suit up Monday vs. the Predators. It's unclear how many minutes he will play in his season debut but he figures to serve a role on the power-play and is coming off of 21 points (7G / 14A) in 47 games a season ago.

Lindgren was great in relief his last time out, stopping 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) as he took no decision due to Darcy Kuemper struggling in the loss. The Capitals' backup has enjoyed a strong start to his Washington tenure, posting a 2-1-1 record with a .915 SV% and 2.98 GAA. He takes on the red-hot St. Louis Blues, who find themselves on a four-game winning streak after their 5-2 victory Wednesday over Chicago.

Thompson stopped 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%) in a losing effort his last time out vs. San Jose. The Calder Trophy frontrunner has an 8-3-0 record with two shutouts and a .922 SV%. He draws one of the best options of the night as he takes on Arizona who ranks last in the NHL in SOG per game (23.9) and 27th in goals per game (2.67).

Lindgren was great in relief his last time out, stopping 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) as he took no decision due to Darcy Kuemper struggling in the loss. The Capitals' backup has enjoyed a strong start to his Washington tenure, posting a 2-1-1 record with a .915 SV% and 2.98 GAA. He takes on the red-hot St. Louis Blues who find themselves on a four-game winning streak after their 5-2 victory Wednesday over Chicago.

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).