Line Change
Dowd will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
Dowd has had an extended run in the Canucks lineup but will be replaced by Brendan Gaunce in the lineup on Tuesday. Dowd has just one goal in 19 games since joining the Canucks.
Washington Capitals News
Milano will miss 4-6 weeks with a torn oblique muscle.
Milano suffered an injury in Toronto on January 8th and has missed the last two games as a result. After undergoing tests, it was revealed that Milano is dealign with a torn oblique muscle and will be sidelined until at least mid-February.
Call up / Send down
The Islanders have recalled Anthony Beauvillier from Bridgeport (AHL) under emergency conditions.
Call up / Send down
The Islanders have recalled Anthony Beauvillier from Bridgeport (AHL) under emergency conditions.
Josh Bailey left last night’s game with a lower-body injury and Beauvillier’s call-up suggests that Bailey will not be available on Sunday. Beauvillier recorded two goals in two games during his brief stint with the Sound Tigers.
Backstrom (illness) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play Tuesday.
Backstrom (illness) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Backstrom missed the Capitals morning skate and is questionable for tonight's game with an illness. Monitor Backstrom's status when the Capitals hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Call up / Send down
The Islanders have reassigned Anthony Beauvillier to Bridgeport (AHL).
Beauvillier has struggled in his second NHL season, picking up just four goals and three assists (seven points) in 31 games this season. Beauvillier has some work to do, so he will head back to Bridgeport for the time being.
Beauvillier will draw back into the Islanders lineup on Sunday.
Call up / Send down
The Flames have recalled Andrew Mangiapane from Stockton (AHL).
With Micheal Frolik (broken jaw) going on IR, Mangiapane has been recalled after recording 14 goals and 19 assists (33 points) in 29 games with Stockton.
Beauvillier will be back in the Islanders lineup on Saturday.
Beauvillier was a healthy scratch vs. the Ducks on Thursday, but will replace Steve Bernier against the Jets this afternoon. Beauvillier has just six points (3G / 3A) in 28 games this season.
Call up / Send down
The Blue Jackets have sent Sonny Milano to Cleveland (AHL).
Milano, 21, has five goals and five assists (10 points) in 28 games with the Blue Jackets this season. He returns to the Monsters, where he has collected two assists in four games.
Beauvillier will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Beauvillier was in the lineup for the last two games but will be a healthy scratch for the second time in four games tonight. Beauvillier, who has not recorded a point in his last eight games, will be replaced by Shane Prince.
Carlsson will draw into the Blue Jackets lineup on Wednesday.
Call up / Send down
Oshie (concussion) is expected to return to the Capitals lineup on Tuesday.
Oshie was a full participant in Monday’s practice and it looks like he’ll be back in tonight after a six-game absence. Oshie, who has 10 goals and 13 assists (23 points) in 28 games this season, will play on the second line with Jakub Vrana and Evgeny Kuznetsov.
Beauvillier will draw back into the Islanders lineup on Saturday.
Beauvillier was a healthy scratch on Thursday but will replace Alan Quine in the lineup tonight vs. the Kings. Beauvillier has a lot of untapped offensive potential, but has recorded just six points (3G / 3A) in 26 games this season.
Call up / Send down
The Blue Jackets have recalled Sonny Milano from Cleveland (AHL).