Oshie was hurt late in Wednesday’s game in Winnipeg and he will not play Friday in Colorado. With Oshie and Evgeny Kuznetsov out, players from Washington’s third line (Burakovsky—Eller—Connolly) will have to take on a larger role.
Carlsson is expected to see some time as the Blue Jackets No.6 defenseman at some point this season. Carlsson has picked up one goal and five assists (six points) in 12 games with Cleveland this season.
Chychrun made his season debut on Tuesday but is already out of the lineup with a new injury. Chychrun is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, making him questionable for Saturday’s game vs. the Bruins as well.
Oshie was forced to leave Monday’s game in Winnipeg after a heavy collision in the corner with Jets’ defenseman Josh Morrissey. Oshie’s head was driven to the ice after the hit and he came up a bit woozy. Oshie has four reported concussions in his career, so the Capitals will be very cautious with the winger. Oshie is questionable at the very least for Friday’s game in Colorado.
Hagelin has recorded just three points (1G / 2A) in 16 games this season, despite playing exclusively with Evgeni Malkin. Hagelin brings a lot of speed to the Kings lineup and trading away Pearson with three years left on his deal, will open up $3.75M this offseason.
Wilson had his suspension reduced to 14 games this morning, so he’ll make his season debut in Minnesota. Wilson, who is coming off of a career-year, skated with Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin in the morning skate.
Chychrun missed the first 16 games of the season, but will play Tuesday in Detroit. The 20-year-old defenseman had a solid rookie season, picking up 14 points (4G / 10A) in 50 games.
Wilson has already missed the first 16 games of the season, so he is eligible to return tonight in Minnesota. Wilson had a career-high 14 goals, 21 assists and 35 points in 78 games last season.
van Riemsdyk was scratched in favour of Haydn Fleury on Saturday, but will replace Brett Pesce (lower-body) tonight. van Riemsdyk was a minus-3 in 14:42 TOI against his former team last Thursday and has just three assists and 19 shots in 14 games this season.
Carlson is battling a lower-body injury and the Capitals announced that they’ve recalled Jonas Siegenthaler to replace him tonight. Carlson is day-to-day and questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Coyotes.
Dowd has registered one goal and one assist in 12 games with the Capitals this season. With Travis Boyd (foot) set to make his season debut vs. the Oilers, Dowd will be a healthy scratch.
Strome was a healthy scratch on Saturday, but will play tonight vs. the Lightning. There is no word on who Strome will replace, but he returns to the lineup with two goals on 19 shots (10.5 SH%) in nine games this season.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman upheld the 20-game suspension was assessed to Tom Wilson by the Department of Player Safety for an illegal check to the head of St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist during the NHL preseason. Wilson is not eligible to play until November 21st.
Milano has just one goal while averaging just 8:19 TOI/GM in eight games this season. Milano will be replaced by Markus Hannikainen on the Blue Jackets fourth line.
Lindgren has gone 2-1-0 with a 2.39 GAA and .875 SV% in three games with the Rockets so far this season. With Carey Price out with the flu, Lindgren is expected to backup Antti Niemi vs. the Penguins.
van Riemsdyk had five shots on goal and a minus-1 rating while averaging 16:53 TOI/GM in the first three games of the season. The Hurricanes will get Haydn Fleury his first game of the season, replacing van Riemsdyk in the lineup vs. the Canucks.
Wilson has been suspended for 20 games for an illegal check to the head on Blues’ forward Oskar Sundqvist. The league appears to have had enough of Wilson’s antics, suspending him for just under a quarter of the season. With Wilson out, Brett Connolly is going to start on the Capitals first line. Wilson is not eligible to play until November 21st against the Blackhawks.
