Marchand remains on the COVID-19 protocol list and is not on the ice for warmups.
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Barkov (lower-body) is expected to miss at least two more games.
Marchand has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list and will not play Saturday.
Goalie Start
Markstrom will start Friday vs. the Jets.
Line Change
Luostarinen has been promoted to the NHL roster and is expected to be in the lineup on Thursday.
Luostarinen was sent to the taxi squad prior to Tuesday's year in Chicago but has swapped spots with Brett Connolly and is expected to be back in the lineup on Thursday. Luostarinen has three goals and five assists (eight points) in 31 games this season.
Eller (lower-body) will not play Thursday vs. the Devils.
Eller continues to battle through a lower-body injury and will miss his fifth consecutive game on Thursday. The Capitals have not provided many updates on Eller, so he remains day-to-day and questionable to play in the second half of their back-to-back tomorrow.
Goalie Start
Markstrom led the Flames onto the ice for warmups.
Barkov (lower-body) will not play on Thursday.
Barkov was a late scratch from Tuesday's game after getting hurt in warmups and will miss Thursday's game as well. With Barkov out, Noel Acciari picked up two assists in 19:48 TOI in his spot, so he could make for an interesting DFS play tomorrow. Head coach Joel Quenneville said that Barkov is "doing better today" so don't expect him to be out long-term.
Barkov listed as a late scratch for Tuesday's game in Chicago.
Entwistle will make his NHL debut on Tuesday.
Entwistle Wass originally drafted by the Coyotes in the third round of the 2017 NHL Draft but bounced around a bit before being traded to the Blackhawks in 2018. The 21-year-old winger has two goals and three assists (five points) in 12 AHL games before being promoted.
Goalie Start
Markstrom will start Monday in Ottawa.
Goalie Start
Markstrom will start Friday in Toronto.
Goalie Start
Markstrom was in the starter's crease at the Flames morning skate.
Eller (lower-body) will not play on Friday.
Eller will miss his third straight game on Friday, which makes him questionable to play Saturday as well. With Eller out, the Capitals are expected to stick with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.
Goalie Start
Markstrom will start Wednesday vs. the Oilers.
Goalie Start
Markstrom will start Monday vs. the Oilers.
Eller (lower-body) will not play Monday in Buffalo.
Eller returned from a personal matter on Saturday but was hurt early in the first period and did not return. The Capitals have listed him as day-to-day and unavailable for Monday's game, so look for Washington to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen.
Goalie Start
Markstrom starts Saturday vs. the Canadiens.
Marchand (undisclosed) is expected to play Saturday afternoon.
Marchand was questionable after missing Friday's practice but head coach Bruce Cassidy says he expects him to play vs. the Rangers. Marchand is hot right now, scoring three goals with eight assists (11 points) in his last seven games.
Marchand (undisclosed) is questionable to play Saturday vs. the Rangers.
Marchand missed Friday's practice and his status for Saturday's matinee vs. New York is unclear. If Marchand can't play, look for Nick Ritchie to replace him on the top line with Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak.