Washington Capitals News

The Canadiens have recalled Charlie Lindgren from Laval (AHL).

With Antti Niemi struggling mightily as of late, Lindgren comes up as a third goalie and could give Carey Price some rest down the stretch. The 25-year-old has gone 11-14-1 with a 2.94 GAA and 884 SV% in the AHL this season and is 7-8-2 with a 2.78 GAA and .914 SV% in 17 career NHL appearances.

Charlie Lindgren
The Capitals have acquired Carl Hagelin from the Kings for a 2019 third-round pick and a conditional 2020 sixth-round pick.

The Capitals waived Devante Smith-Pelly on Wednesday, trying to clear space to add Hagelin, beefing up their bottom-6. The 30-year-old has tremendous speed but has struggled offensively this season, scoring just two goals with six assists (eight points) in 38 games.

Carl Hagelin
Oshie will be “re-evaluated” after suffering an upper-body injury on Sunday; questionable for Monday’s game in Los Angeles.

Oshie was forced to leave Sunday’s game with an upper-body injury after playing just 7:10 TOI and his status for Monday’s game remains in question. Head coach Todd Rierden said that he doesn’t think Oshie will be out long-term but that he will be re-evaluated on Monday. It seems highly unlikely that Oshie will suit up but monitor his status as puck-drop draws near.

T.J. Oshie