The Golden Knights have signed Zach Fucale to a one-year, two-way deal worth $650.
Washington Capitals News
The Capitals have signed Nic Dowd to a one-year deal worth $650K.
The Capitals have agreed to terms with John Carlson on an eight-year contract extension worth $64.0M ($8.0M AAV).
Carlson had a season to remember, leading all defensemen in points (68) and winning the Stanley Cup in a contract year. Re-signing Carlson looked like it might be difficult for the Capitals, but they traded Philipp Grubauer and Brooks Orpik to the Avalanche on Friday, clearing some cap-space to sign their No.1 blueliner. Carlson ties Brent Burns with the second-highest cap-hit among NHL defensemen at $8.0 million.
The Maple Leafs select Rasmus Sandin with the No.29 overall pick.
Backstrom (hand) will be a game-time decision for Game 4.
Backstrom (hand) remains day-to-day and is expected to miss Game 3 vs. the Lightning.
Backstrom (hand) will be a game-time decision for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Backstrom (hand) is day-to-day and is questionable for Game 1.
Backstrom is not on the ice for warmups; will not play in Game 6 due a right hand injury.
Backstrom (upper-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 6.
Hagelin (upper-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 4.
The NHL suspended Tom Wilson for three games for his illegal check to the head on Zach Aston-Reese.
Hagelin (upper-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 3.
Hagelin (upper-body) will not travel to Washington and will not play in Game 1.
Ovechkin (undisclosed) will play Thursday vs. the Predators.
Ovechkin was questionable for tonight’s game vs. the Predators after missing Wednesday’s practice, but he says he is ready-to-go. Ovechkin has had another outstanding season, leading the NHL in goals (46) and t-12th in points (84).
Oshie (lower-body) will not be in the Capitals lineup on Monday.
Oshie () will play Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Oshie was originally listed as questionable for Sunday’s game, but took part in the morning skate and will play tonight against the Penguins. Oshie has been hot as of late, picking up five goals and four assists (nine points) in his last nine games.
Oshie is day-to-day with a lower-body injury but will travel to with the team to Pittsburgh.
The Coyotes have recalled Dylan Strome from Tucson (AHL).
Strome is actually expected to play for the Coyotes during this call-up. Strome has lit up the AHL with 22 goals and 28 assists (50 points) in 47 games this season. He will look to improve his NHL game, having registered just two points (1G / 1A) in his first 18 career NHL games.
The Canadiens have reassigned Charlie Lindgren to Laval (AHL).
Lindgren has gone 4-8-2 with a 3.03 GAA and .908 SV% in 14 games with the Canadiens and returns to Laval where he is 8-14-1 with a 3.18 GAA and .891 SV%. Lindgren’s return to the AHL suggests that Carey Price (concussion) will at least dress as Antti Niemi’s backup on Monday.
