Strome has been enjoying a solid first season in Washington, with 11 goals, 25 assists, 90 SOG, and 16 PIMs through 52 games and has signed a 5-year, $25-million extension with the Washington Capitals Friday.
Protas will have a chance to play in the AHL for the Hershey Bears (AHL) during the NHL all-star break after being loaned down Wednesday. The 22-year-old has three goals, seven assists, 54 SOG, and four PIMs through 42 games so far this season and will hope to be back up post-all-star break.
Lindgren allowed a goal on seven shots (.857 SV%) in his second straight relief appearance as he picked up no contest in his previous game vs. Toronto. The Capitals' backup netminder started the season hot but has come back down to earth as of late, leading to his 11-6-2 record, 2.66 GAA and .907 SV%. He will take on Columbus, who has lost three of their last four games after a 3-1 loss to Seattle last contest.
Wilson left the Capitals' previous game after blocking a shot 9:05 TOI into the game with a lower-body injury and will not play Thursday as Washington takes on Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old has two goals, one assist, 13 SOG, and a -7 plus/minus through eight games this season.
Wilson left the Capitals' previous game after blocking a shot 9:05 TOI into the game with a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Thursday as Washington takes on Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old has two goals, one assist, 13 SOG, and a -7 plus/minus through eight games this season.
Ovechkin missed Saturday's game in Vegas but was on the ice for Monday's practice and "looked good," according to head coach Peter Laviolette, making his a game-time decision Tuesday. Ovechkin will replace T.J. Oshie (personal) in the lineup if he's able to go against the Avalanche. Ovechkin is in a bit of a slump, scoring just one goal with three assists (four points) in his last seven games.
Ovechkin missed Saturday's game in Vegas but was on the ice for Monday's practice and "looked good," according to head coach Peter Laviolette. Ovechkin will replace T.J. Oshie (personal) in the lineup if he's able to go against the Avalanche. Ovechkin is in a bit of a slump, scoring just one goal with three assists (four points) in his last seven games.
Sandin missed the Maple Leafs' previous game due to an illness but will draw back into Toronto's lineup Thursday as they take on Winnipeg. The 22-year-old defensemen has taken a step forward offensively this season, with three goals, 12 assists, 44 SOG, 15 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus prior to missing Tuesday's game.
