Barkov remains week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Head coach Andrew Brunette said that Barkov is skating and that they're reassessing him daily, but he's still likely a week or two away from returning.
Gadjovich has played in three straight games but will be scratched Monday vs. the Hurricanes. Scott Reedy replace Gadjovich, making his NHL debut.
Mikkola will play for the first time since November 4th, replacing Robert Bortuzzo (maintenance) in the lineup. Mikkola has no points and a plus-3 rating in 10:16 ATOI in two games this season.
Barkov suffered a lower-body injury on a knee-on-knee collision with Scott Mayfield on Tuesday. Barkov will not need surgery but is still expected to miss a couple of weeks. With Barkov out, Sam Bennett was on the top line with Jonathan Huberdeau and Anthony Duclair, while Anton Lundell moved up to the second line in Wednesday's practice.
Eller travelled to Anaheim but was not on the ice for the morning skate and is questionable to play on Tuesday. If Eller is not available, expect Garrett Pilon to serve as the Capitals' third-line centre.
Gadjovich was a healthy scratch on Saturday but will replace Nick Merkley on the fourth line on Tuesday. Gadjovich has just one assist and three shots on goal in seven games this season.
