Washington Capitals News

Trevor van Riemsdyk will draw back into Washington's lineup on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators, resulting in McIlrath returning to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 33-year-old McIlrath has only played five games this season, averaging 11:13 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.

Dylan McIlrath will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing van Riemsdyk to re-enter the lineup against the Ottawa Senators. The 34-year-old van Riemsdyk is averaging 15:54 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 30 games this season.

Thompson will make his first start since being named as one of Team Canada's three goalies at the upcoming Winter Olympics. The 28-year-old Thompson earned the honor with exceptional goaltending, posting a solid 2.33 GAA and .915 SV% in 28 games this season (15-10-3). The Capitals enter Thursday's contest as +127 road underdogs against an Ottawa Senators team on a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).

Dylan McIlrath will draw into Washington's lineup on Wednesday, resulting in van Riemsdyk being a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old van Riemsdyk is averaging 15:54 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 30 games this season.

McIlrath has not played in over three weeks and has been limited to only four games this season, but he will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. The 33-year-old defenseman is averaging 11:12 time-on-ice this season. Trevor van Riemsdyk will exit the lineup.

McIlrath has not played in over three weeks and has been limited to only four games this season, but he will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. The 33-year-old defenseman is averaging 11:12 time-on-ice this season.

Lindgren has only played once in the past two weeks, but will return to the crease on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. The 32-year-old Lindgren has had an inconsistent season as Washington's backup goalie, posting a 3.07 GAA and .888 SV% in 12 games (5-4-2). The Capitals enter the action on Wednesday as -138 home favorites against a Rangers team that has scored two or fewer goals in nine of their last 12 games (4-5-3).

After losing three straight (0-2-1), the Capitals responded with a 4-3 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils, fueled by a 35- save performance (.921 SV%) from Thompson. The 28-year-old Thompson returns to the crease on Monday, looking to build on a 2.27 GAA and .917 SV% through 27 games (15-9-3). The Capitals enter the action as +117 road underdogs against a Panthers team that defeated them 6-3 in their previous meeting.

Thompson surrendered six goals on 20 shots in the Capitals' 7-3 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday. It was a rare rough outing for Thompson, who has surprisingly allowed 15 goals in his last four games--3.80 GAA and .872 SV% during that stretch. Tonight he'll face the Devils for the second time this season--Thompson stopped 29 of 31 shots in 3-2 shootout loss in mid-November.

Sandin missed the Capitals' final game before the Christmas break due to an upper-body injury, but he's expected to play Saturday in New Jersey. Sandin has been relatively quiet offensively this season, scoring just two goals with eight assists (10 points) in 31 games.

Wilson missed Tuesday's game with an illness but is expected to draw back into the Capitals' lineup on Saturday vs. the Devils. Expect Wilson to draw back into the lineup on the second line and top power-play unit. He'll look to build off his strong first half of the season, having scored 17 goals with 17 assists (34 points) in 36 games.

Thompson surrendered six goals on 20 shots in the Capitals' 7-3 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday. It was a rare rough outing for Thompson, who has surprisingly allowed 15 goals in his last four games--3.80 GAA and .872 SV% during that stretch. Tonight he'll face the Devils for the second time this season--Thompson stopped 29 of 31 shots in 3-2 shootout loss in mid-November.

Milano will slot in for Tom Wilson, who is out with an undisclosed injury. Milano will start the game on Washington's fourth line.