Ovechkin missed the Capitals' game Tuesday vs. the New York Rangers with a lower-body injury and is taking the warmup Wednesday vs. Buffalo after being a game-time decision. The veteran winger has 36 goals, 62 points, 258 SOG, 28 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 62 games this season.
Lindgren stopped 16 of 18 shots (.889 SV%) in relief against Buffalo in his previous outing as he picked up the no-decision in the contest. The 29-year-old backup has nearly doubled his career high in games played in a season, is 12-8-2 with a 2.74 GAA and .905 SV%. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who just snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over Toronto their last time out.
Leason has five goals, three assists, 45 SOG, eight PIMs and a -19 plus/minus through 50 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Wednesday vs. the New York Islanders. The 23-year-old will be replaced by veteran winger, Jayson Megna.
Ovechkin missed the Capitals' game Tuesday vs. the New York Rangers with a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Wednesday as they take on Buffalo. The veteran winger has 36 goals, 62 points, 258 SOG, 28 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 62 games this season.
Ovechkin has 36 goals, 62 points, 258 SOG, 28 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 62 games this season but will be a game-time decision Tuesday as he deals with a lower-body injury. If he does miss the game, it will be his first missed game this season due to injury.
Milano missed Monday's practice with an illness, making him questionable to play Tuesday in New York. If Milano can't go, look for Aliaksei Protas to draw into the lineup to replace him.
Dubois returned for the first time in three games in Winnipeg's last contest but did not play Wednesday vs. Minnesota as he deals with a lower-body injury and is now expected to miss the Jets' next two games. The 24-year-old has 24 goals, 31 assists, 169 SOG, and 71 PIMs through 61 games played prior to the injury.
Fehervary missed the Capitals' previous two games due to a lower-body injury and will not play Thursday vs. New Jersey. The 23-year-old defenseman has five goals, eight assists, 70 SOG, 24 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 51 games this season.
Fehervary missed the Capitals' previous two games due to a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. New Jersey. The 23-year-old defenseman has five goals, eight assists, 70 SOG, 24 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 51 games this season.
Dubois returned for the first time in three games in Winnipeg's last contest but will not play Wednesday vs. Minnesota as he deals with a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old has 24 goals, 31 assists, 169 SOG, and 71 PIMs through 61 games played prior to the injury.
Dubois returned for the first time in three games in Winnipeg's last contest but will be a game-time decision Wednesday vs. Minnesota as he deals with a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old has 24 goals, 31 assists, 169 SOG, and 71 PIMs through 61 games played prior to the injury.
Carlson has not played since December 23rd and does not have a timetable for his return. Getting back on the ice on Wednesday was the next step for the 33-year-old, who may not play again this season. Depending on where the Capitals are situated in the playoff race, will likely determine whether or not Carlson suits up again.
McIlrath had an assist, a SOG, seven PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through six games with the Capitals but has been returned to Hershey (AHL) Wednesday. The 30-year-old returns to the minors where he had 10 assists, and 83 PIMs across 44 games played.
Dubois missed the Jets' previous two-game due to a lower-body injury but will be back in the Winnipeg lineup Monday vs. San Jose. The 24-year-old has been having a fantastic 2022-23, with 24 goals, 31 assists, 169 SOG, 71 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 60 games played prior to his injury.
Sandin was acquired from the Maple Leafs on Tuesday in exchange for Erik Gustafsson and a 2023 first-round pick. The 22-year-old was selected 29th overall by the Maple Leafs in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He registered ten goals and 38 assists across 140 career games with the Leafs. His offensive production could see a boost in Washington if he's able to get some ice time with Alexander Ovechkin on the Caps' top power-play unit.
Dubois has 24 goals and 31 assists in 60 games this season. He suffered the injury in Sunday's game against the Islanders, and missed Tuesday's subsequent game vs the Kings.
McIlrath had an assist, one SOG, seven PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through six games played with the Capitals but has been reassigned to Hershey (AHL) Friday. He returns to Hershey, where he had 10 assists and 83 PIMs across 44 games played.
