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Cole Hutson • D • Capitals

Cole Hutson Delivers Two Assists Saturday

Washington Capitals defenseman Cole Hutson had two assists as the team beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday. This was Hutson's first career multi-point game. Overall, Hutson has amassed five points (one goal, four assists) through his first six games in the NHL. The 19-year-old has shown a lot of promise, though all his points have come on the power play. Hutson has also logged eight SOG and eight hits. Next, he will look to make an impact against the Philadelphia Flyers, who have a 78.6 percent penalty kill.

Yesterday

Aliaksei Protas • C • Capitals

Aliaksei Protas Suffers Upper-Body Injury Saturday Night

Washington Capitals winger Aliaksei Protas (upper body) made an early exit against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. He suffered an upper-body injury in a collision with Golden Knights forward Nic Dowd, his former teammate in Washington. The Capitals completed a three-game road trip on Saturday and will be back home on Tuesday night against Philadelphia. While Protas will have a few days to recover, it's uncertain whether it will be enough for him to be available on Tuesday. Protas is close to posting his second consecutive 50-point campaign, having amassed 23 goals and 24 assists in 70 contests. In his absence, Anthony Beauvillier, who scored Washington's third goal in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win, could return to the top six next week.

Yesterday

Ethen Frank • C • Capitals

Ethen Frank Remains Out Saturday

Washington Capitals center Ethen Frank (lower body) will miss a third consecutive game on Saturday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Capitals lost him to a lower-body injury last weekend. Frank has been productive for the team in the bottom six, recording 12 goals and 24 points in 60 appearances. With Frank out, Ivan Miroshnichenko has come into the lineup. He scored his first two goals of the season in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Utah Mammoth. Saturday's game gives Miroshnichenko a chance to score in consecutive games for the first time in his NHL career.

Yesterday

Alex Ovechkin • LW • Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Scores 1,000th Career Goal

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin netted his 1,000th career goal in Sunday's 3-2 overtime defeat against the Colorado Avalanche. He found the back of the net late in the third period on the power play, joining Wayne Gretzky as the only players to reach 1,000 goals across the regular season and the playoffs. Ovechkin broke Gretzky's regular-season goals record last term but sits 12th all-time with 77 playoff goals, with Gretzky holding the postseason record with 122 markers. Overall, Gretzky scored 1,016 career goals. With a strong finish to the regular season and a deep playoff run, Ovechkin could catch him this year. The Capitals captain has lit the lamp 26 times this season, adding 27 assists in 71 games. However, he has struggled since the Olympic break in the middle of the season, notching only five points (four goals, one assist) in 12 outings.

7 days ago

Ethen Frank • C • Capitals

Ethen Frank Sustains Lower-Body Injury Sunday

Washington Capitals center Ethen Frank (lower body) left Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche after logging only 1:22 of ice time. He suffered a lower-body injury in a collision with a goal post. On Sunday, Frank had his sixth consecutive outing without points, but he has chipped in offensively in a bottom-six role this season. The 28-year-old has totaled 12 goals and 12 assists in 60 outings. The Capitals open a three-game road swing on Tuesday in St. Louis, and it remains to be seen whether Frank will be healthy enough to make the trip.

7 days ago

Logan Thompson • G • Capitals

Logan Thompson Nearly Perfect In Victory

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson made 30 saves and allowed just one goal in Friday's 2-1 victory against the Devils. Thompson was less than a minute away from earning his third shutout of the season, but Devils forward Jesper Bratt found the back of the net with 41.1 seconds remaining in the third period following the empty-net goal by the Capitals moments earlier. Thompson is an elite option across all fantasy formats with a 2.39 goals against average, a .914 save percentage, and a record of 23-19-5 through 47 appearances.

Mar 20

Alex Ovechkin • LW • Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Records Power-Play Assist

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin finished Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers with a power-play assist. He set up Ryan Leonard for a goal midway through the first period to give Washington the lead, but the team's offense was flat for the rest of the contest. Before Wednesday night, Ovechkin went scoreless for three games, and he's had a tough time making an impact since the Olympic break finished. Over the past seven games, Ovechkin has tallied just two goals and one assist. Nonetheless, at 40 years old, the veteran star has maintained a solid level of performance in 2025-26. With 66 games played, Ovechkin has contributed 24 goals and 27 assists.

Mar 12

Justin Sourdif • RW • Capitals

Justin Sourdif Amasses Three Points In Monday's Win

Washington Capitals forward Justin Sourdif ended a six-game point drought in style on Monday against the Calgary Flames, recording a goal and two assists in a 7-3 victory. He was elevated to the top line for the game and became only the third Capitals rookie in the past 40 years with multiple three-point games in a season. Despite experiencing an offensive slump in recent weeks, Sourdif is averaging close to 0.5 points per game and holds an impressive plus-15 rating through 61 appearances. He has contributed 13 goals and 16 assists, collecting 25 of his 29 points during even-strength play. Sourdif's offensive production could see major improvement if he partners with Alex Ovechkin for an extended period.

Mar 10

John Carlson • D • Capitals

John Carlson Misses Fourth Consecutive Game

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) isn't ready to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth. He will miss a fourth straight game after skating on Tuesday morning with a non-contact jersey. Carlson was hurt before the Olympic break and has been nursing a lower-body injury for a month. With Carlson out, Rasmus Sandin has taken on extra responsibilities, joining the first defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. Since moving up in the lineup, Sandin has notched one goal and two assists in three games.

Mar 3

Logan Thompson • G • Capitals

Logan Thompson Defeats the Golden Knights

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson made 24 of 26 saves in Friday night's victory versus the Golden Knights. He earned his second win in as many games back from the Olympic break after Wednesday night's match against the Flyers. Thompson was perfect through two periods, but then Bowman scored 2:27 into the third period, and Hertl had a power-play goal with 10:45 left in the game. He was able to hang on for the victory and continue his strong season.

Feb 27

Pierre-Luc Dubois • C • Capitals

Pierre-Luc Dubois Scores Twice in Victory

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois lit the lamp twice in Friday night's 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Playing in just his ninth game of the season, Pierre scored twice early in the second period, with Aleksei Protas and Rasmus Sandin getting credited with the assists. He has three goals and two assists this year, but last year he had 20 goals and 66 points when he ended up playing the full 82-game slate. The Capitals are back in action on Saturday night versus the Canadiens.

Feb 27

Tom Wilson • RW • Capitals

Tom Wilson Good to Go Friday

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (illness) will be in the lineup on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports. The power forward didn't play in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Philadelphia after waking up ill. Wilson will be part of the second line with Pierre-Luc Dubois and Connor McMichael, with Hendrix Lapierre scratched for the contest. It's safe to say Wilson has been Washington's best player this season, racking up 49 points (23 goals, 26 assists) and 132 hits in 50 outings.

Feb 27

John Carlson • D • Capitals

John Carlson to Miss At Least Two More Games

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) will remain out for the team's upcoming back-to-back set, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports. Washington faces Vegas on Friday and Montreal on Saturday. Carlson missed his fifth game of the season on Wednesday night against Philadelphia. Declan Chisholm entered the lineup on Wednesday and will remain part of the defensive group for Friday's game. Although Chisholm hasn't been very productive this season, he contributed an assist in Wednesday's 3-1 win. The 26-year-old didn't record any defensive stats but finished with a plus-one rating over 15:08 of action.

Feb 27

John Carlson • D • Capitals

John Carlson Out Wednesday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) will sit out Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. The veteran blue-liner sustained a lower-body injury before the Olympic break and needs more time to fully recover. It's bad news for the Capitals, as Carlson has played great hockey in 2025-26. Across 55 outings, Carlson has contributed 10 goals, 36 assists, and 84 blocks. Declan Chisholm is expected to take Carlson's spot in the lineup on Wednesday, but he is an unappealing option for fantasy managers.

Feb 25

Charlie Lindgren • G • Capitals

Charlie Lindgren Activated From Injured Reserve Monday

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Monday. The veteran netminder missed four games before the Olympic break due to a lower-body injury. Serving as Logan Thompson's backup, Lindgren has gone 8-6-3 in 17 starts this season, posting a 3.37 goals-against average, a .884 save percentage, and one shutout. Washington will resume the season on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. The team also has a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday, so Lindgren is likely to start at least once this week.

Feb 23

Charlie Lindgren • G • Capitals

Charlie Lindgren Practices Fully Tuesday

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (lower body) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports. He looks set to return to action after the Olympic break. Lindgren missed a few contests before the break due to a lower-body injury, landing on Injured Reserve. The Capitals will resume the season on Feb. 25 against the Philadelphia Flyers. Lindgren's 2025-26 campaign hasn't gone too well. On average, he has allowed over three goals per game (3.37) with a .884 save percentage. The 32-year-old has an 8-6-3 record and one shutout. After playing Philadelphia, the Capitals have a back-to-back scheduled, meaning we should see both Lindgren and Logan Thompson in action next week.

Feb 17

John Carlson • D • Capitals

John Carlson Ready to Rock After Olympics

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) will be available after the Olympic break, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports. The veteran blue-liner suffered a lower-body injury in Washington's final pre-break game on Feb. 5. However, Carlson practiced in a regular jersey on Tuesday, indicating he is ready to play when the break ends. Washington will return to action on Feb. 25 against the Philadelphia Flyers. Carlson is enjoying his best season in recent years, recording 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists), 115 shots, 84 blocks, and a plus-11 rating over 55 appearances.

Feb 17

Jakob Chychrun • D • Capitals

Jakob Chychrun Makes Big Impact in Thursday's Win

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun recorded a game-high three points in Thursday's 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators. He potted two goals, including a power-play marker to ice the game, and had one assist. This made Chychrun only the second defenseman in Capitals history with back-to-back 20-goal campaigns. He has lit the lamp 21 times, adding 25 assists in 57 contests. Chychrun leads all defensemen in goals scored and needs just two more points to set a new career high. Despite his fantastic form, Chychrun won't be part of Team Canada's roster at the Olympics, giving him three weeks to recharge for the most important part of the season.

Feb 6

John Carlson • D • Capitals

John Carlson Suffers Lower-Body Injury

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) couldn't complete Thursday's 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators. He collected a power-play assist in the first period but was limited to 7:03 of ice time due to a lower-body injury. Luckily for Carlson, the league is now on an Olympic break, giving him around three weeks to get healthy. The Capitals continue their season on Feb. 25 against the Philadelphia Flyers. Carlson was snubbed by Team USA for the Olympics despite a strong season. The 17-year-old veteran has recorded 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists), 115 shots, 84 blocks, and a plus-11 rating in 55 games.

Feb 6

Pierre-Luc Dubois • C • Capitals

Pierre-Luc Dubois Available Against Predators

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (abdomen) will return to action on Thursday night against the Nashville Predators. He has been out of commission since Oct. 31, missing 47 games due to abdominal and adductor muscle surgery. Before landing on the shelf, Dubois had a slow start to the season, going scoreless in six games. He is set to center the second line and the second power-play unit on Thursday. Sonny Milano (personal) will come out of the lineup. Dubois may have struggled early this season, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on him, as he set a career high with 66 points only a year ago.

Feb 5

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