Wilson (lower-body) will not play in Game 3 vs. the Panthers.
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Leason will make his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut in Game 2.
Leason split his 2021-22 season between the NHL and AHL. With the Capitals, he had six points (3G / 3A) in 36 games and had 13 points (6G / 7A) in 31 AHL games. He'll replace Tom Wilson, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Wilson (lower-body) will not play in Game 2.
Wilson left Game 1 after suffering a lower-body injury in the first period. He's considered day-to-day and the Capitals would not commit to his status beyond tonight's game. Brett Leason will make his Stanley Cup Playoff debut in Wilson's spot.
Wilson (lower-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 2.
Wilson played just 1:31 TOI in Game 1 before departing with a lower-body injury. The Capitals did not provide much of an update on his status but called him a game-time decision for Game 2, which suggests his injury isn't overly serious. Connor McMichael or Axel Jonsson-Fjallby will likely draw to replace Wilson if he can't play.
Ovechkin (upper-body) will play Game 1 in Florida.
Ovechkin missed the final three games of the regular season but is good-to-go for Game 1 vs. the Panthers. Ovechkin's outstanding career continued in 2022, scoring 50+ goals for the ninth time and 90+ points for the sixth time.
The Capitals have signed Bogdan Trineyev to a three-year, entryl-level contract.
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Thompson led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.
The Capitals have signed Garin Bjorklund to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Ovechkin (upper-body) will not play on Friday.
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Roy (rest) will not play on Thursday.
Beauvillier (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Thursday,
Ovechkin (upper-body) will miss his second straight game on Thursday.
Ovechkin was on the ice for the Capitals morning skate but will not play Thursday against the Islanders. With Ovechkin out, Conor Sheary and T.J Oshie will skate on the top line with Evgeny Kuznetsov.
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Thompson led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.
Goalie Start
Thompson led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.
Ovechkin (upper-body) is not on the ice for warmups.
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Thompson was the first goalie off of the ice at the Golden Knights morning skate.
Ovechkin (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Ovechkin left Sunday's game vs. Toronto with an upper-body injury after crashing into the boards. He was not on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision vs. the Islanders. Connor McMichael is expected to replace him in the lineup if he can't play.
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Thompson will start Sunday vs. the Sharks.
Beauvillier (upper-body) is questionable to play Saturday in Buffalo.
Beauvillier was scratched Thursday vs. the Rangers and head coach Barry Trotz said he's unsure of his status for Saturday. Since it's an afternoon game, there's no morning skate, so consider him a game-time decision.
Beauvillier (upper-body) will not play Thursday vs. the Rangers.