Borgstrom will draw into the Blackhawks lineup on Sunday.
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The Islanders have added Anthony Beauvillier to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Dowd (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Dowd has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury but is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday. Dowd is officially a game-time decision but expect him to slot back in on the fourth line.
Oshie (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Oshie has been out since October 27th but participated in Friday's practice and Saturday's morning skate. Both are great signs that he'll be available in San Jose, however, he remains listed as a game-time decision.
Oshie (lower-body) could return to the Capitals lineup on Saturday.
Oshie, who has been out since October 27th, was on the ice for Friday's practice and head coach Peter Laviolette said he is a "possibility" after being a full-go in the session. Oshie was back on the top power-play unit, which is a good sign that he'll be back in the lineup in San Jose.
Eller has been added to the COVID-19 reserve list and will not play on Tuesday.
Eller (undisclosed) is questionable to play Tuesday in Anaheim.
Eller travelled to Anaheim but was not on the ice for the morning skate and is questionable to play on Tuesday. If Eller is not available, expect Garrett Pilon to serve as the Capitals' third-line centre.
The Capitals have signed Nic Dowd to a three-year, $3.9 million ($1.3M AAV) contract extension.
Sandin will be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
The Capitals have assigned Zach Fucale to Hershey (AHL).
Fucale had a sparkling NHL debut in Detroit on Thursday, stopping all 21 shots that he faced in a shutout victory. Returning him to the AHL suggests that Vitek Vanecek will be available to at least backup on Sunday. Fucale is 3-0-2 with a 1.73 GAA and .933 SV% in five AHL games this season.
Goalie Start
Fucale will start Thursday in Detroit.
The Capitals sent Hendrix Lapierre to Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL).
Borgstrom (illness) will not play on Tuesday.
Borgstrom will miss Tuesday's game vs. the Penguins due to a non-COVID-related illness. Reese Johnson was recalled from the AHL on Monday and will draw in to replace Borgstrom.
The Capitals have recalled Aliaksei Protas from Hershey (AHL).
Line Change
Strome will be back in the Blackhawks lineup on Friday.
Dowd has been activated from IR and will return to the lineup on Thursday.
Line Change
Strome will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
Line Change
Protas will make his NHL debut on Monday.
Lapierre will be a healthy scratch on Monday.
The Capitals have recalled Aliaksei Protas from Hershey (AHL).
Protas was selected No.91 overall in 2019 and Monday would be his NHL debut if he gets into the lineup in Tampa. The 6-foot-6, 210 lbs. forward has scored three goals with eight assists (11 points) in 22 career AHL games.
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