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Charlie Lindgren • G • Capitals

Charlie Lindgren Activated From Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and will back up Logan Thompson against the Winnipeg Jets. Lindgren has been unavailable for three games due to an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old has been impressive in his last few outings, winning four of five starts. The good run of form has helped Lindgren improve his record for the season to 5-3-1. He has produced a 2.90 goals-against average with a .893 save percentage and one shutout. With Lindgren available to return to the lineup, Washington returned Garin Bjorklund to the minors on Saturday.

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Ryan Leonard • RW • Capitals

Ryan Leonard to Miss 3-4 Weeks

Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (shoulder) will be sidelined for 3-4 weeks. He will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 20-year-old rookie suffered a shoulder injury last week in a contest against the Anaheim Ducks. Leonard is fourth in scoring among first-year players with 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists) in 29 outings. Sonny Milano has replaced Leonard in the lineup. Milano has tallied six points (four goals, two assists) in 18 appearances this season and should not draw fantasy attention. He typically logs very little ice time, averaging less than 10 minutes per game for the season.

3 days ago

John Carlson • D • Capitals

John Carlson Could Return Thursday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice and could rejoin the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. Washington has been without Carlson for three games after he sustained an upper-body injury. His presence has been missed at both ends of the ice, as Carlson boasts 23 points (six goals, 17 assists) and 38 blocks in 26 appearances this season. During his absence, Declan Chisholm and Dylan McIlrath have played, while Rasmus Sandin has received increased playing time in the Capitals' defense.

4 days ago

Logan Thompson • G • Capitals

Logan Thompson Posts First Shutout of the Season

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson celebrated his first shutout of the season in a 2-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. He stopped 39 shots in a tight game that didn't get its second goal until Aliaksei Protas lit the lamp during an empty-net situation 1:26 from the end of regulation. While it took until his 21st start for Thompson to register his maiden shutout of the year, he has maintained a spot among the NHL's best goalies. The Calgary-born netminder boasts a 13-6-2 record and has a 1.96 goals-against average with a .925 save percentage. Among goalies who have started at least half of their team's games, Thompson is the only one with a goals-against average below 2.00.

6 days ago

Ryan Leonard • RW • Capitals

Ryan Leonard to Miss "Extended Period of Time"

Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (upper body) will be on the shelf for the foreseeable future. He was placed on Injured Reserve on Sunday, with Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery saying that Leonard will miss an "extended period of time" after he sustained an upper-body injury in Friday's loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Right before the Ducks game, Leonard became only the fourth Capitals player over the past 40 years to record a four-point game at age 20 or younger. Overall, he has tallied 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists) in 29 games, ranking fourth in scoring among first-year players. Sonny Milano is projected to take Leonard's spot on the third line Sunday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

7 days ago

John Carlson • D • Capitals

John Carlson a Game-Time Decision Sunday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) is regarded as a game-time decision on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has missed two games with an upper-body injury. Declan Chisholm has filled in for him and will presumably exit the lineup if Carlson is ready to return against Columbus. Carlson is having a fantastic year, averaging nearly a point per game. In 26 outings, he has contributed six goals and 17 assists. Furthermore, he is fourth on the Capitals team with 38 blocks. Carlson has met the Blue Jackets twice already this season, finishing both games with two points.

7 days ago

Ryan Leonard • RW • Capitals

Ryan Leonard Suffers Upper-Body Injury Friday

Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (upper body) was limited to 4:38 of ice time in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks. He was unable to carry on after taking a big hit from Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba in the first period. Leonard notched a career-high four points in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the San Jose Sharks and has been hot offensively. He entered Friday's action with a four-game point streak. Overall, the 20-year-old has amassed 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists) in 29 appearances during his rookie campaign. Sonny Milano, who has tallied six points (four goals, two assists) in 17 outings, is in line to take Leonard's spot in the lineup if he has to miss time.

Dec 6

John Carlson • D • Capitals

John Carlson Misses Second Consecutive Game Friday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Friday versus the Anaheim Ducks. He exited the lineup earlier this week due to an upper-body injury, opening a spot for Declan Chisholm. In his return to action, Chisholm recorded an assist in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. He will now attempt to score points in back-to-back games for the first time since December 2024. For the season, Chisholm has managed two assists in 11 games, failing to find the back of the net with eight shots on goal. Rasmus Sandin also benefits from Carlson's absence and has joined the second power-play unit.

Dec 5

Ryan Leonard • RW • Capitals

Ryan Leonard Tallies Four Points in Wednesday's Win

Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard had the best game of his young career on Wednesday, posting two goals and two assists in a 7-1 road victory over the San Jose Sharks. Leonard became the first Capitals rookie to record a four-point game since legendary playmaker Nicklas Backstrom in 2008. The 20-year-old is riding a four-game point streak and has finished scoreless just once in his past six outings. He has scored power-play points in three consecutive games. Washington has used Leonard on the first power-play unit, which has given him a big lift. In even-strength situations, he has been limited to a third-line role. Leonard boasts 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists) in 28 games for the season.

Dec 4

Jakob Chychrun • D • Capitals

Jakob Chychrun Stretches Point Streak to Nine Games

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored the second goal in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets to push his point streak to nine games. It's the current longest active point streak in the league. Additionally, Chychrun holds a four-game goal streak, becoming only the second Capitals blue-liner in 25 years to score in four consecutive games. Chychrun has finished three of his last five appearances with multiple points. This has boosted his tally for the season to 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists) with 24 games played, which places Chychrun tied for third among defensemen in scoring. Chychrun has been in sensational form this month and can match a franchise record for the longest point streak by a defenseman in Friday's meeting with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Nov 27

Nic Dowd • C • Capitals

Nic Dowd Out Against Lightning

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (upper body) will miss Saturday's clash against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The veteran took part in an optional skate on Saturday morning but is forced to sit out a third straight game with an upper-body injury. Dowd has picked up five points (one goal, four assists) in 19 outings this season, handing out 33 hits. His next opportunity to return will be in Monday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sonny Milano has stepped into the lineup as Dowd's replacement and will carry some momentum into Saturday's contest after scoring twice in Thursday's 8-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

Nov 22

Alex Ovechkin • LW • Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Nets 33rd Career Hat Trick

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin scored his 33rd career hat trick and registered an assist in Thursday's 8-4 road victory over the Montreal Canadiens. He netted an early power-play goal and had two goals inside the final minutes of play, including one in an empty-net situation. With a four-point performance on Thursday, Ovechkin entered the NHL's all-time top 10 scoring list, surpassing Joe Sakic. The Capitals captain boasts 1,643 points (907 goals, 736 assists) in 1,512 career games. Ovechkin had a slow start to the season but is now firing on all cylinders. The veteran star has lit the lamp in four straight games, increasing his scoring total to 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) over 21 games played.

Nov 21

Connor McMichael • C • Capitals

Connor McMichael Posts Three Assists in Wednesday's Win

Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael finished Wednesday's high-scoring 7-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers with three assists. Ryan Leonard benefited twice from McMichael's playmaking, and the 24-year-old completed his hat trick of assists thanks to an empty-net goal from Tom Wilson. After struggling in the top six, McMichael has landed on the third line with Leonard and Brandon Duhaime. He has finally found some chemistry with his linemates, going on a three-game point streak. However, McMichael still has a lot of ground to cover to turn his season around, as he sits on 10 points (two goals, eight assists) after 20 games.

Nov 20

Nic Dowd • C • Capitals

Nic Dowd Out on Thursday

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (upper body) has not joined the team for Thursday's visit to Montreal, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. The veteran was a late scratch due to an upper-body injury for Wednesday's contest against the Edmonton Oilers. In 19 appearances, Dowd has registered 33 hits, while chipping in with one goal and four assists on the offensive end. Down was replaced in the lineup by Sonny Milano on Wednesday night, but he was limited to 7:34 of ice time and didn't make a significant impact.

Nov 20

John Carlson • D • Capitals

John Carlson a Game-Time Call Monday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's meeting with the Los Angeles Kings. On Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, Carlson missed his first game of the season due to an upper-body Injury. He may return for Monday's action, but we won't know for certain until the pre-game warmups. Carlson has had a busy start to the season, recording 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 17 appearances, which ties him with Alex Ovechkin for the third-most points on the Capitals team. Trevor van Riemsdyk, who logged two blocks across 16:13 of ice time on Saturday, will likely remain in the lineup if Carlson isn't healthy enough to return.

Nov 17

John Carlson • D • Capitals

John Carlson Out on Saturday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) won't play in Saturday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports. He was initially regarded as a game-time decision for the contest. Carlson has recently put together a five-game point streak and remains a highly productive player even during his 17th NHL campaign. In 17 outings, Carlson has produced 14 points (four goals, 10 assists). The veteran blue-liner also ranks third on the Washington team with 26 blocks, so his presence will be missed at both ends on Saturday night. Trevor van Riemsdyk will rejoin the Capitals blue line against New Jersey after sitting out a pair of contests as a healthy scratch.

Nov 15

Pierre-Luc Dubois • C • Capitals

Pierre-Luc Dubois to Miss 3-4 Months

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will miss 3-4 months after he had surgery to address injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles, the team announced Sunday. Dubois missed a fourth straight game on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning and was placed on Injured Reserve earlier this week. It's possible he won't return to action before March. Before being sidelined, Dubois made six appearances but didn't record any points. Dubois' absence has increased the fantasy value of Connor McMichael, who has taken over second-line center duties. However, McMichael has produced only one goal and three assists in 15 outings this season.

Nov 9

Jakob Chychrun • D • Capitals

Jakob Chychrun Records Three Assists Wednesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun tallied three assists in Wednesday's big 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Chychrun factored in all of Washington's first three goals, including Tom Wilson's power-play marker and Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal. It was Chychrun's third career three-assist game and his first since December 2023. With the Capitals offense struggling as of late, Chychrun has been in a bit of a slump, but his overall work this season has been good. Through 13 outings, Chychrun had recorded 10 points (three goals, seven assists), 38 shots, 11 blocks, and 13 hits. Additionally, he leads the Capitals with a plus-nine rating.

Nov 6

Alex Ovechkin • LW • Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Scores 900th Career Goal

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin netted his 900th career regular-season goal in Wednesday's 6-1 thumping of the St. Louis Blues. Ovechkin's special strike early in the second period ended up as the game-winning goal. The NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer now boasts 138 game-winners in total. 326 of Ovechkin's goals have come on the power play, and he has tallied five short-handed markers. His goal on Wednesday ended a four-game point drought for Ovechkin. He's been limited to three goals and eight points in 13 games this season. Although Ovechkin's production has decreased from his usual levels, it's important to remember that he turned 40 in September. Plus, it's still fairly early in the season, so there's time for Ovechkin to boost his output.

Nov 6

Rasmus Sandin • D • Capitals

Rasmus Sandin Back for Capitals Wednesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (upper body) will return from a five-game absence on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. Sandin registered two assists, four shots, 10 blocks, and 16 hits in seven appearances before an upper-body injury sidelined him. He will join Trevor van Riemsdyk on the third defensive pairing, bumping Declan Chisholm out of the lineup. Washington is also set to use Sandin on the second power-play unit. Power-play situations might be where Sandin finds success on Wednesday night, since St. Louis has the fifth-worst penalty kill in the league at 67.6 percent.

Nov 5

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