Wilson left the Capitals' previous game after blocking a shot 9:05 TOI into the game with a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Thursday as Washington takes on Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old has two goals, one assist, 13 SOG, and a -7 plus/minus through eight games this season.
Ovechkin missed Saturday's game in Vegas but was on the ice for Monday's practice and "looked good," according to head coach Peter Laviolette, making his a game-time decision Tuesday. Ovechkin will replace T.J. Oshie (personal) in the lineup if he's able to go against the Avalanche. Ovechkin is in a bit of a slump, scoring just one goal with three assists (four points) in his last seven games.
Rosen will be the odd man out of the Blues' lineup Tuesday as Torey Krug (lower body) returns vs. Buffalo. Rosen has five goals, eight assists, 35 SOG, six PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 30 games this season prior to being a healthy scratch.
Ovechkin missed Saturday's game in Vegas but was on the ice for Monday's practice and "looked good," according to head coach Peter Laviolette. Ovechkin will replace T.J. Oshie (personal) in the lineup if he's able to go against the Avalanche. Ovechkin is in a bit of a slump, scoring just one goal with three assists (four points) in his last seven games.
Sandin missed the Maple Leafs' previous game due to an illness but will draw back into Toronto's lineup Thursday as they take on Winnipeg. The 22-year-old defensemen has taken a step forward offensively this season, with three goals, 12 assists, 44 SOG, 15 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus prior to missing Tuesday's game.
The Capitals did not have an update on Dowd's status postgame, so consider him questionable to play Tuesday. If Dowd's out, look for Lars Eller to draw back into the lineup to replace him.
Sandin has three goals, 12 assists, 15 PIMs, 44 SOG and a +7 plus/minus through 40 games this season but will miss Tuesday's game vs. Florida as he deals with an illness.
Thompson allowed four goals on 37 shots (.892 SV%) for his second-straight loss in a defeat to Edmonton in his last start. The 25-year-old rookie has been fantastic this season, with his 18-11-1 record, 2.71 GAA and .913 SV%. He takes on the Dallas Stars, who have lost their last two games but are seventh in the NHL in goals (3.43).
