Oshie (illness) will not play Saturday vs. his former team.
Washington Capitals News
The Capitals have activated John Carlson (lower-body) from IR; expected to play on Friday.
Carlson (lower-body) travelled to New Jersey and could return to the lineup on Friday.
Carlson has been sidelined by a lower-body since February 24th, but it looks like he will return to the lineup tonight in New Jersey. Carlson’s status will not be known until head coach Barry Trotz meets with the media around 5 p.m. ET. Carlson has 31 points (6G / 25A) in 47 games this season.
Oshie (illness) missed Thursday's practice and is not expected to play on Friday.
Call up / Send down
The Kings have recalled Nic Dowd from Ontario (AHL).
Dowd, 25, was a seventh round pick (198th overall) in 2009. He has collected 13 goals and 35 assists (48 points) in 57 games with Ontario this season. With Kris Versteeg out, he has been recalled for depth but could make his NHL debut on Tuesday.
Eller (illness) will return to the Canadiens lineup on Wednesday.
Eller has missed the last two games with an illness, but will draw back into the lineup tonight in Buffalo. The two-way centre has 11 goals, 11 assists (22 points) and a minus-14 rating in 67 games this season. Stefan Matteau will be a healthy scratch with Eller back in.
Hagelin (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Friday.
Hagelin has missed the last two games with a concussion, but skated on Thursday and Friday, so he could return tonight in Columbus. Hagelin is listed as a game-time decision, so monitor his status when warmups get underway at 6:30 p.m ET.
Eller (lower-body) will not be in the lineup on Thursday.
Eller is expected to miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury that he suffered last Saturday. With Eller out, look for Lucas Lessio to remain in the lineup. Eller is listed as day-to-day.
Eller (upper-body) will not play on Tuesday.
Eller was listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s game, but he is not on the ice for warmups, so he will be replaced by Lucas Lessio. Eller is listed as day-to-day and questionable for Thursday’s game vs. the Sabres.
Hagelin (undisclosed) will miss his second straight game.
The Penguins have not announced what is ailing Hagelin, but he remains day-to-day and will not play tonight in Brooklyn. With Hagelin out, Scott Wilson will once again skate on the Penguins top-line alongside Sidney Crosby and Patric Hornqvist.
Eller (upper-body) took part in the morning skate, but is listed as a game-time decision for Tuesday.
Eller missed Monday’s practice and is listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s meeting with Dallas. Monitor his status during pre-game warmups, but if he is unable to play look for Lucas Lessio to get into the lineup.
Eller is questionable for Tuesday’s game due to an upper-body injury.
Hagelin (undisclosed) will not play on Sunday.
Hagelin is reportedly dealing with an injury that he suffered in Saturday’s loss vs. Calgary. With Hagelin out, the Penguins recalled Conor Sheary from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). Scott Wilson is expected to play on the top-line.
Carlson will miss 3-4 weeks after undergoing a procedure on his lower-body injury.
Carlson has had a great season, but will miss an extended period of time for the second time this season. Carlson underwent a procedure on his unspecified lower-body injury and will keep him out for 3-4 weeks. He is expected to be moved to long-term IR but should be back before the playoffs.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will return to the Capitals lineup on Thursday.
Ovechkin will not play Tuesday due to one-game suspension for skipping the All-Star Game.
Ovechkin missed the All-Star game due to a nagging lower-body injury, so he has to serve a one-game suspension but is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday. With Ovechkin out, look for Stanislav Galiev to be back in the lineup tomorrow.
Carlson (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.