Jensen (upper body) is taking warmups and is expected to play in Game 4 vs. New York.
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Sandin (upper body) is taking warmups and is expected to return on Sunday for Game 4.
Sandin (upper body) is expected to make his series debut for Game 4 on Saturday.
Jensen (upper body) is expected to return for Game 4 on Sunday vs. New York.
Goalie Start
Lindgren will start Game 4 on Sunday vs. New York.
Aube-Kubel is expected to draw back into Washington's lineup for Game 4 on Sunday.
Miroshnichenko is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 4 on Sunday.
Jensen (upper body) was a full participant in practice Sunday and is hopeful to return for Game 4.
Goalie Start
Lindgren was the first goalie off the ice at Washington's morning skate.
van Riemsdyk left Game 3 with an upper-body injury and did not return.
van Riemsdyk played 3:27 TOI before leaving Game 3 with an upper-body injury that he suffered on a massive hit from Matt Rempe, which was called for interference. It was a huge in-game blow for the Capitals, who were already without Rasmus Sandin, Nick Jensen, and Vincent Iorio on the blueline.
Sandin (upper-body) will not play in Game 3 against the Rangers on Friday.
Sandin has been out since April 7th due to an upper-body injury but is close to returning and was a game-time decision for Game 3 on Friday vs. New York. The 24-year-old will make a welcome return if and when he is able to suit up after he posted career highs in points (23), games played (68) and SOG (79) while averaging 21:07 TOI per game.
Jensen (upper-body) will not play in Game 3 against the Rangers on Friday.
Jensen has yet to appear in either of Washington's opening playoff losses but was a game-time decision for Game 3 on Friday, suggesting he could be nearing a return to the lineup.
Goalie Start
Lindgren will start Game 3 against the Rangers on Friday.
With Washington down 2-0 they will turn back to Charlie Lindgren on Friday for Game 3 at home. The 30-year-old has allowed four goals in each of the Capitals' losses to start the playoffs and will look to build off his .864 SV%. He'll attempt to slow down the New York Rangers on Friday, who finished the regular season with the leagues best record and were seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.39).
Jensen (upper body) will be a game-time decision on Friday for Game 3.
Jensen has yet to appear in either of Washington's opening playoff losses but will be a game-time decision for Game 3 on Friday.
Sandin (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Game 3 on Friday vs. New York.
Sandin has been out since April 7th due to an upper-body injury but is close to returning and a game-time decision for Game 3 on Friday vs. New York. The 24-year-old will make a welcome return if he is able to suit up after he posted career highs in points (23), games played (68) and SOG (79) while averaging 21:07 TOI per game.
Aube-Kubel will be a healthy scratch for Game 3 vs. New York on Friday.
Aube-Kubel will head to the press box for Game 3 on Friday vs. New York as Ivan Miroshnichenko draws into the lineup for the first time in the playoffs. Aube-Kubel won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2021-22 but has struggled so far in the postseason as he has failed to record a point and SOG while averaging 9:02 TOI.
Miroshnichenko will make his playoff debut on Friday for Game 3 vs. New York.
Miroshnichenko will take the spot of Nicolas Aube-Kubel as he makes his playoff debut on Friday for Game 3 vs. New York. The 20-year-old rookie appeared in one-fourth of Washington's regular season games and had two goals, six points, 30 SOG, and six PIMs in 21 games played.
Goalie Start
Lindgren was the first goalie off the ice at Washington's morning skate on Friday.
With Washington down 2-0 they will turn back to Charlie Lindgren on Friday for Game 3 at home. The 30-year-old has allowed four goals in each of the Capitals' losses to start the playoffs and will look to build off his .864 SV%. He'll attempt to slow down the New York Rangers on Friday, who finished the regular season with the leagues best record and were seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.39).
Goalie Start
Lindgren will start Game 2 on Tuesday in New York.
Lindgren allowed four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in a game 1 loss but will get the chance for redemption on Tuesday as he takes the crease for Game 2 in New York. The 30-year-old veteran netminder broke out in 2023-24 in his first season as a starter, with his 25-16-7 record, 2.67 GAA, .911 SV% and league-leading six shutouts. He will look to slow down the President Trophy winners in New York for Game 2, who finished the regular season seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.39).
Johansen will draw into the Capitals lineup for Game 2 vs. the Rangers.
Johansen played six games with the Capitals earlier this season but has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL. The 26-year-old defenseman 12 points (2G / 10A) in 22 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL). He will make his NHL Playoffs debut in game two against the New York Rangers.
