Carlson will miss his second straight game on Tuesday. Carlson was on the ice for Monday's practice but will be held out most likely as more of a precaution with nothing to be gained from Tuesday's game.
Harkins was a healthy scratch on Monday but will draw back into the lineup on Wednesday. Harkins will replace Kristian Vesalainen and skate on the fourth line with Nate Thompson and Trevor Lewis. Harkins has one assist in 22 games this season.
The Rangers are eliminated from playoff contention and only have three games remaining, so Trouba will sit out for the remainder. Trouba, who has been out since April 20th, finishes the season with 12 points (2G / 10A) in 38 games.
Carlson has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but seems on track to return to the lineup on Monday. Carlson is officially listed as a game-time decision, so monitor his status as the Capitals hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Kreider was absent from the Rangers' morning skate and will be a game-time decision on Thursday. If Kreider can't play, look for Vitali Kravtsov to move up to the third line.
Carlson was not on the ice for the morning skate and is officially listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday's game vs. the Penguins. Carlson has been held without a point in four straight games but is third among defensemen with 42 points (10G / 32A) in 49 games.
Viel has played a limited role on the Sharks' fourth line in his limited action in 2021. He replaced Kevin Labanc on Monday but the two will swap spots on Wednesday with Labanc recovered from an undisclosed injury.
Mrazek was originally scheduled to start Thursday against the Panthers but is dealing with a lower-body injury so Alex Nedeljkovic will start for the second straight game.
