Sandin did not play the final five games of the season for the Capitals but could be ready on Sunday for game one of the Stanely Cup Playoffs. The 24-year-old Sandin tallied 23 points (3G / 20A) and 107 blocks in 68 games this season.
Jensen did not play the final two games of the season for the Capitals but could be ready for game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday. The 33-year-old Jensen had 14 points (1G / 13A) and 124 blocks in 78 games this season.
Malenstyn left Monday's game with an upper-body injury and was a game-time decision on Tuesday vs. Philadelphia. The 26-year-old left-winger has succeeded in his first full NHL season, with six goals, 21 points, 98 SOG, and 25 PIMs in 80 games played.
Malenstyn left Monday's game with an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision on Tuesday vs. Philadelphia. The 26-year-old left-winger has succeeded in his first full NHL season, with six goals, 21 points, 98 SOG, and 25 PIMs in 80 games played.
Lindgren will start yet again on Tuesday for game 82 vs. Philadelphia after securing a massive victory on Monday with a 16-save shutout over Boston. The 30-year-old veteran started the season as Washington's backup but has been crucial in their push for the playoffs with his strong 24-6-7 record, 2.71 GAA, .910 SV% and league-leading six shutouts this season. He heads to Philadelphia to take on the Flyers on Tuesday, who are also fighting for the NHL's final playoff spot and have won their last two games after dropping eight straight before that.
Malenstyn logged just under nine minutes in ice-time prior to the injury and was unable to return. We should expect to receive an update tomorrow on his availability for the Capitals' all-important final regular season game in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
McIllrath played one game for the Capitals earlier this season but has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign with the Hershey Bears (AHL). The 31-year-old defenseman has nine points (3G / 6A) in 58 games with Hershey.
The Capitals will continue their battle for a playoff spot on Monday night and turn to Lindgren to tend the twine against the Boston Bruins. Lindgren has been solid lately for the Capitals, allowing three or fewer goals in five straight (2-2-1), including saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Capitals enter action as +139 road underdogs.
Sandin played only 7:09 of ice time before exiting last Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators with an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old Sandin has struggled lately, with zero points in his last seven contests.
The Capitals snapped a six-game losing streak with a monumental 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday to keep them in the playoff race. Lindgren was tremendous on Tuesday, saving 42 of 43 shots (.977 SV%), losing his shutout bid on a Patrick Kane goal with one second remaining in regulation. The Capitals enter action on Thursday as +117 road underdogs against the Buffalo Sabres.
The Capitals snapped a six-game losing streak with a monumental 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday to keep them in the playoff race. Lindgren was tremendous on Tuesday, saving 42 of 43 shots (.977 SV%), losing his shutout bid on a Patrick Kane goal with one second remaining in regulation. The Capitals enter action on Thursday as +117 road underdogs against the Buffalo Sabres.
Iorio will get a chance to play on Tuesday in place of the injured Rasmus Sandin. Iorio's only appearance of the season came against the Bruins on March 30th. He registered on shot on goal in just over nine minutes of ice-time.
The Capitals return to the ice on Tuesday in a battle against the Detroit Red Wings for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and could desperately use the services of Oshie after missing the last four games, all losses. The veteran forward has had an injury-plagued season and had three points (0G / 3A) in his last four games before his most recent ailment.
Nicolas Aube-Kubel will be the benefactor of Miroshnichenko being a healthy scratch on Tuesday. Miroshnichenko had a two-point outing (0G / 2A) on March 22nd but has been held off the scoresheet in eight straight games since.
Ivan Miroshnichenko will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Aube-Kubel to re-enter the lineup. Aube-Kubel has only played one of the last five games for the Capitals and has zero points in his last 13 contests.
The Capitals return to the ice on Tuesday in a battle against the Detroit Red Wings for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and could desperately use the services of Oshie after missing the last four games, all losses. The veteran forward has had an injury-plagued season and had three points (0G / 3A) in his last four games before his most recent ailment.
The Capitals are riding a six-game losing skid and will turn to Lindgren in a heated battle for the final Wild-Card spot in the Eastern Conference against the Detroit Red Wings. Lindgren has lost five straight (0-3-2), including allowing three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators in his last outing. The Capitals enter action as +137 road underdogs.
