Washington Capitals News

Lindgren will start on Thursday in Buffalo.

The Capitals snapped a six-game losing streak with a monumental 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday to keep them in the playoff race. Lindgren was tremendous on Tuesday, saving 42 of 43 shots (.977 SV%), losing his shutout bid on a Patrick Kane goal with one second remaining in regulation. The Capitals enter action on Thursday as +117 road underdogs against the Buffalo Sabres.

Charlie Lindgren
Clarke is expected to draw back into the Devils' lineup on Thursday in Toronto.

Tomas Nosek will not play on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, allowing Clarke to re-enter the lineup. The 22-year-old Clarke recently made his NHL debut but has spent most of the season in the AHL, scoring 47 points (23G / 24A) in 64 games with the Utica Comets.

Graeme Clarke
Lindgren was the first goalie off the ice at Washington's morning skate.

The Capitals snapped a six-game losing streak with a monumental 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday to keep them in the playoff race. Lindgren was tremendous on Tuesday, saving 42 of 43 shots (.977 SV%), losing his shutout bid on a Patrick Kane goal with one second remaining in regulation. The Capitals enter action on Thursday as +117 road underdogs against the Buffalo Sabres.

Charlie Lindgren
Lindgren will start on Tuesday in Detroit.

The Capitals are riding a six-game losing skid and will turn to Lindgren in a heated battle for the final Wild-Card spot in the Eastern Conference against the Detroit Red Wings. Lindgren has lost five straight (0-3-2), including allowing three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators in his last outing. The Capitals enter action as +137 road underdogs.

Charlie Lindgren
Sandin (upper body) will not travel with Washington for their two-game upcoming road trip and is out indefinitely.

Sandin played only 7:09 of ice time before exiting Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators with an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old Sandin has struggled lately, mirroring a Capitals' six-game losing skid, with zero points in his last seven contests.

Rasmus Sandin
Thompson will start in Arizona on Friday.

The Golden Knights will turn to Thompson on Friday as they search for their fourth straight victory. Thompson has been tremendous lately, allowing only one goal in six of his last seven appearances (6-0-0), posting a stellar .952 SV%. The Golden Knights enter action on Friday as sizeable -167 road favourites against the Arizona Coyotes.

Logan Thompson
Thompson was the first goalie off the ice at Vegas' morning skate.

The Golden Knights will likely turn to Thompson on Friday as they search for their fourth straight victory. Thompson has been tremendous lately, allowing only one goal in six of his last seven appearances (6-0-0), posting a stellar .952 SV%. The Golden Knights enter action on Friday as sizeable -167 road favourites against the Arizona Coyotes.

Logan Thompson
Chychrun (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Panthers on Thursday.

Chychrun has been productive from the blueline lately but was a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Florida Panthers after exiting practice early with an undisclosed injury. He has six points (4G / 2A) in his last five games.

Jakob Chychrun
Lindgren will start on Thursday vs. PIttsburgh.

On the front end of a back-to-back, the Capitals will start Lindgren between the pipes for the sixth straight game. Despite a strong 2023-24 campaign, Lindgren has lost three straight, allowing five or more goals twice, including six on 31 shots (.806 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The Capitals enter on Thursday as slight -101 home underdogs in a heated battle for the second Wild-Card position in the Eastern Conference against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Charlie Lindgren
Wilson has served his six-game suspension and will return to Washington's lineup on Thursday vs. Pittsburgh.

Wilson will return to the Capitals' lineup after completing his six-game suspension for a high stick on Toronto Maple Leaf Noah Gregor. Wilson has 17 goals, 32 points, and 120 PIMs in 66 games played. His return to the lineup will result in Matthew Phillips being reassigned to the Hershey Bears (AHL).

Tom Wilson
Thompson will start on Tuesday vs. Vancouver.

The Golden Knights have won two straight, outscoring their opposition 6-2, and will roll with Thompson again on Tuesday. Thompson has been tremendous lately, allowing only one goal in five straight starts (5-0-0), including his most recent outing when he saved 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. The Golden Knights enter action as -131 home favourites against the Vancouver Canucks.

Logan Thompson
Thompson was the first goalie off the ice at Vegas' morning skate.

The Golden Knights have won two straight, outscoring their opposition 6-2, and will roll with Thompson again on Tuesday. Thompson has been tremendous lately, allowing only one goal in five straight starts (5-0-0), including his most recent outing when he saved 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. The Golden Knights enter action as -131 home favourites against the Vancouver Canucks.

Logan Thompson