Same Rangers lineup tonight, so that means Hagelin's shoulder is in fact OK.
Hagelin took a spill in last night's game but should be OK to play tonight. The rookie has seven goals and 11 points through his first 20 NHL games.
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“I felt pretty good out there. I'm just following all the steps that has to be made,” an upbeat Backstrom said. “I'm doing what they tell me to do, so we'll see.”
Sounds like the Caps dodged a bullet. He currently leads the team with 42 points in 38 games.
Nicklas Backstrom told reporters he'll make the trip to California. #caps
Backstrom should play on the road trip. The top line center is suffering from a mild concussion/migraine.
T.J. Oshie just did his pre-practice cardio & is off the ice. Hitch said they want to preserve his hands.
Oshie has been playing through a wrist injury which has nagged him most of the season. Regardless, the team is hopeful he can stay on the ice.
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Hagelin moves back down to the third line after playing with Brad Richards over the last handful of games. The speedy winger has seven goals and 11 points through 19 games.
Test done and the dr couldn't tell today but a small concussion/migraine. Have to wait for tmrw and a new test #caps
Not the best news for the wounded pivot. We should have a further update tomorrow.
Backstrom being evaluated by doctors tonight. Took elbow to head from Rene Bourque in third. #Caps
Backstrom briefly returned to the game but was later removed from the game for precautionary measures. Before getting hurt, the talented playmaker registered three assists.
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Oshie just got off the ice in a great mood. Chanting "here we go!" and "I'm in". I'm guessing Hitch will agree.
Sounds like Oshie plays tonight. Oshie was ruled out for the last two games but could get back into the lineup. Prior to getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 23 points in 34 games.
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oshie and sobotka are game day decisions 2morrow Oshie at 75 percent Hitch said
Oshie was ruled out for the last two games but could get back into the lineup this week. Prior to getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 23 points in 34 games.
Hitchcock said that Langenbrunner, T.J. Oshie (wrist) and Vladimir Sobotka (ankle) are all expected to be on the ice for Thursday's practice and at least two of the three could play Friday against Nashville.
Oshie was ruled out for the last two games but could get back into the lineup this week. Prior to getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 23 points in 34 games.
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Ovechkin moves back to the "first line". The Great 8 has points in each of his last three games and four in his last five.
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Eller gets a promotion to the second line where he will pivot two of the team's more productive centers. The former 13th overall pick has three goals and 10 points through 33 games.
TJ Oshie wont play next two games with wrist injury #Blues bothered with ligament issue
Tough luck as Oshie won't play for the next two games. The human pinball scored 11 goals and 23 points over 34 games this season.
Oshie's delay at morning skate was injury-related. I believe his wrist is bothering him, maybe something else too. #stlblues
Oshie's status is somewhat in jeopardy for tonight's game although he played through the same wrist injury earlier in the season. The pinball scored 11 goals and 23 points over 34 games this season.
Alex Ovechkin was wearing gray on the second line, something that is a very rare occurrence for practices.
While Ovechkin's line may be called the second line, the Caps have closer to two first lines. The Great 8 continues to struggle with 11 goals and 23 points over 32 games.
Alex Ovechkin had ice pack on right forearm but insisted everything was OK. #Caps
Don't expect Ovechkin to miss any playing time. The superstar has a pedestrian nine goals and 21 points through 28 games. If he has any further complications, we will update you.
Carl Hagelin makes #NHL debut today, John Mitchell also in #NYR lineup
Hagelin will make his NHL debut today. In his first professional season he scored seven goals and 13 points in 17 games with the Connecticut Whale. The team hopes he brings his speed to the bottom lines.
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New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has recalled forwards Carl Hagelin and John Mitchell from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Hagelin gets the call and should draw into the lineup tonight. In his first professional season he scored seven goals and 13 points in 17 games with the Connecticut Whale. The team hopes he brings his speed to the bottom lines.
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Oshie is good to go tonight.
Oshie will play in consecutive games following his wrist injury. The sparkplug even registered an assist yesterday, giving him three points in two games. Start him with confidence.
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Confirmed Oshie ready to go.
Oshie scored a goal and an assist in his last game, playing through his wrist injury. Missing practice yesterday was just a maintenance day. Keep him in your lineup for tonight's tilt.