Washington Capitals News

Barry Trotz was speaking in riddles this morning, telling reporters that "we're all healthy" and that Beauvillier is "close to able to play" but would not specifically say if he's in on Monday. Consider Beauvillier a game-time decision and monitor his status when they hit the ice for warmups.

Dubois travelled with the team to Edmonton but head coach Paul Maurice does not expect him to play Monday vs. the Oilers. With Dubois out, Paul Stastny will continue to centre the Jets' second line.

Dubois was banged up in Friday's practice and will not play Saturday vs. the Senators. With Dubois out, Kristian Vesalainen will draw in and the Jets will stick with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.

Beauvillier was originally listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game but was ruled out after the morning skate. That means either Leo Komarov will remain in the lineup or he'll be sent down after clearing waivers and someone like Kieffer Bellows will be recalled.

Dubois left Friday's practice early but head coach Paul Maurice thinks he's "probable" for Saturday's rematch vs. the Senators. Dubois' Jets career is off to a slow start but he has a terrific matchup to get his first point on Saturday.

Beauvillier was on the ice for Friday's practice and Leo Komarov was placed on waivers, seemingly paving the way for Beauvillier to be activated from IR and play Saturday. The Islanders have gone 2-2-3 in the seven games without Beauvillier.

Sandin played Monday vs. Vancouver, where he had one assist in 5:00 TOI. Nic Petan will draw into the lineup as the Maple Leafs go to a 12 forwards, six defensemen look.

17 days after being acquired from the Blue Jackets, Dubois will make his Jets debut on Tuesday. Dubois will start on a line with Kyle Connor and Trevor Lewis and is expected to see PP2 time. Dubois had one goal on seven shots in five games with Columbus before the trade.

With Wayne Simmonds out six weeks with a broken wrist, Sandin will dress as a seventh defenseman on Monday. Sandin had one goal and seven assists (eight points) in 28 NHL games a season ago.

Beauvillier has not played since January 24th but was spotted back on the ice early this week, however, he will remain sidelined for Saturday's game vs. the Penguins. The Islanders have gone 0-2-2 without Beauviller.

Ovechkin has missed the last four games after being added to the COVID-19 protocol list a few weeks ago. Ovechkin was activated from the list and was on the ice for the Capitals morning skate, suggesting that he could return to the lineup tonight vs. the Bruins.

Wilson will be a game-time decision for the second straight game but participated in the morning skate, which is a good sign for his availability tonight. Wilson will skate with Nicklas Backstrom and Jakub Vrana if he plays.

Wilson missed Sunday's game vs. the Sabres but was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision tonight. Wilson, who has three goals and three assists (six points) in five games this season, will skate on a line with Lars Eller and Richard Panik if he plays.

Beauvillier was banged up mid-way through Sunday's loss in New Jersey and may not be available for Tuesday's game in Washington. Monitor Beauvillier's status during Tuesday's gameday skate and look for Kiefer Bellows to replace him in the lineup if he can't go.

Wilson left Friday's game vs. the Sabres with a lower-body injury and did not practice on Saturday. Head coach Peter Laviolette listed him as questionable, so monitor his status when the Capitals hit the ice for warmups at 2:30 PM ET. If he can't play, expect the Capitals to go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.