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#Caps line rushes this morning: 26-21-22;
Looks like Hendricks moved onto the Laich line. The Blaine, Minnesota has thee goals and seven points with 72 PIM in 54 games.
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No B. Laich here at #Caps practice. Lines: Hendricks-Halpern-Ward.
Hendricks moves back onto a two-way, checking line. He has three goals and six points with 70 PIM through 48 games.
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Hendricks is once again on the fourth line. He has a goal and four points through 42 games.
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Hendricks moves up to the third line with Jason Chimera getting a demotion to the fourth line. Most of his fantasy hockey value surrounds his fists as he sports 47 PIM in 37 games.
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Matt Hendricks taking line rushes with Perreault, Knuble.
Hendricks is the team's resident tough guy but was also a favorite of former coach Bruce Boudreau. It will be interesting to see how he is used moving forward.
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Matt Hendricks says his knee feels strong and that he's ready to play. Sounds like a good chance he'll be in the lineup vs Avs. #caps
It would be quite apropos for the grinder to return against his former team. Look for him to challenge for a spot on the fourth line.
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Matt Hendricks isn't taking part in line rushes this am. Looks like he may miss a fourth straight contest with an injured right knee. #Caps
With Hendricks still out, expect the lines to remain the same.
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Dale Hunter says that Matt Hendricks is not ready to go just yet, still day to day, but will join the #Caps on their road trip.
Hendricks will not play tonight which means the Caps lines most likely remain the same.
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Matt Hendricks skated, told us afterward that there's no time table for his return yet. He was sporting a wrap on his right knee. #caps
While Hendricks skating is a good sign, his timetable should be a red flag. If you own him to stream PIM, there are likely better options.
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Hendricks has not skated since Monday. He played 4:22 in a loss to the Panthers that night but not at all in the third period. The team is calling him day-to-day with a lower-body injury, but it was revealed that the forward's issue was with his knee.
Hendricks did not skate this morning which is an indication that he won't play tonight.
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Hendricks is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Hunter said. The forward who has zero goals this season and did not play in the third period Monday, declined to speak with reporters.
Hendricks is the team's resident tough guy but was also a favorite of former coach Bruce Boudreau. It will be interesting to see how he is used moving forward.
Injury
Hendricks did not play at all in the third period of the Caps' 5-4 loss at BankAtlantic Center and then was not on the ice for Tuesday's practice. A team spokesman said he's day-to-day but did not disclose what type of injury Hendricks is dealing with.
Hendricks is the team's resident tough guy but was also a favorite of former coach Bruce Boudreau. It will be interesting to see how he is used moving forward.
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#Caps expect Matt Hendricks to come to Newark this afternoon. No certainty he's going to play.
Hendricks may not play after his wife gave birth to twins. If he can't play look for Mathieu Perreault to draw into the lineup.
“I think it’s a natural fit,” Boudreau said. “I don’t think it’s a stretch to think that those two might play together.”
Hendricks tied a career-high of nine goals last season with the Caps, acting as a sparkplug throughout the season. His 110 PIM forced him into the fantasy equation but his intangibles on the ice really define him.
#Caps Hendricks is also taking part in the optional morning skate, didn't see anyone who played last night taking part in the skate
As for the rest of the lineup, it appears as though Matt Hendricks will be scratched again. Hendricks remained out on the ice with the other scratches and Hershey callups long after the rest of the team headed to the dressing room.