Washington Capitals News

Lapierre had a solid showing in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, recording an assist in 8:51 time-on-ice, but he will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 24-year-old Lapierre is averaging 8:28 time-on-ice and has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 57 games this season.

Lindgren will return to the crease for the first time since the Olympic break on Saturday to tend the twine against his former team, the Montreal Canadiens. The 32-year-old Lindgren was struggling heading into the break, allowing three or more goals in eight straight games (3-3-2), posting a 3.86 GAA and .875 SV%. He allowed four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%) in his only meeting with Montreal this season, but salvaged an 8-4 victory.

Thompson was excellent in his return from the Olympic break, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%), and hopes to build on that when he returns to the crease on Friday against his former team, the Vegas Golden Knights. The 29-year-old Thompson has faced the Golden Knights twice in his career and has played exceptionally in those games (2-0-0), posting a 2.01 GAA and .941 SV%. The Capitals enter Friday's contest as -114 home favourites against a Golden Knights team that erupted for six goals in its previous game, a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

After clearing waivers, Milano will report to the Hershey Bears (AHL). The 29-year-old Milano had a solid first two seasons in Washington, scoring 56 points (26G / 30A) in 113 games, but has not been able to replicate that success in season four, scoring only eight points (4G / 4A) through 31 games.

Tom Wilson was an effective contributor for Team Canada during their Silver Medal performance at the Olympics, scoring four points (1G / 3A) in six games, but he has returned home with an illness that will prevent him from playing on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 31-year-old Wilson scored a career-high 65 points (33G / 32A) in 2024-25 and is pacing to surpass those totals in 2025-26, with 49 points (23G / 26A) through 50 games.

McMichael did not play the final few games for Washington heading into the Olympic break due to an upper-body injury, but appears ready to return after being activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. The 25-year-old McMichael is averaging 17:03 time-on-ice and has 31 points (8G / 23A) in 55 games this season.

Tom Wilson was an effective contributor for Team Canada during their Silver Medal performance at the Olympics, scoring four points (1G / 3A) in six games, but he has returned home with an illness that could prevent him from playing on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 31-year-old Wilson scored a career-high 65 points (33G / 32A) in 2024-25 and is pacing to surpass those totals in 2025-26, with 49 points (23G / 26A) through 50 games.

Thompson accompanied Team Canada during their Silver Medal performance at the Olympics, but should be well-rested after mainly serving as Jordan Binnington's backup, and will tend the twine for Washington on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Thompson went into the Olympic break with a 2.60 GAA and .908 SV% in his last 10 games (4-5-1). The Capitals enter Wednesday's contest as -144 home favourites against a Flyers team that defeated them 4-2 at the beginning of the month.

Thompson accompanied Team Canada during their Silver Medal performance at the Olympics, but should be well-rested after mainly serving as Jordan Binnington's backup, and will tend the twine for Washington on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Thompson went into the Olympic break with a 2.60 GAA and .908 SV% in his last 10 games (4-5-1). The Capitals enter Wednesday's contest as -144 home favourites against a Flyers team that defeated them 4-2 at the beginning of the month.

McMichael has been out since January 29th due to an upper-body injury but practiced in full on Friday and is expected to return to Washington's lineup when they return from their Olympic break vs. Philadelphia on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has taken a step backwards offensively after a breakout campaign in 2024-25, with only eight goals, 31 points and 105 SOG through 55 games played this season.

Lindgren has been out since January 29th due to a lower-body injury but returned to Washington's practice on Wednesday and has claimed he is good to go when Washington returns vs. Philadelphia on February 25th. The 32-year-old has struggled as Logan Thompson's backup this season, posting a 8-6-3 record, 3.37 GAA and .884 SV% in 18 appearances.

Washington added to their goaltending depth on Tuesday after signing 26-year-old Mitchell Gibson to a two-year, two-way contract. The Capitals 2018 4th round pick has spent the season bouncing between the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) and the Hershey Bears (AHL). Gibson will have to pass through waivers before he can be loaned back to Hershey (AHL) and is expected to do so today.

Thompson is enjoying another strong year for the Washington Capitals, going 19-16-4 with a 2.45 GAA, .912 SV% and two shutouts in 39 games. Internationally, he has not played for Team Canada since the 2022 World Championships, before he was even a full-time NHLer. He should have a chance to battle Jordan Binnington for playing time throughout these Olympics.

Thompson has been sidelined with an upper-body injury for nearly two weeks, but will return to the lineup on Thursday before he joins Team Canada at the upcoming Winter Olympics. The 28-year-old Thompson was battling some adversity before his injury, posting a sub- .900 SV% in four of his last five games (1-4-0). The Capitals enter the action on Thursday as -159 home favourites against a Nashville Predators team that has scored four or more goals in three straight games (2-0-1).

Thompson has been sidelined with an upper-body injury for nearly two weeks, but will likely return to the lineup on Thursday before he joins Team Canada at the upcoming Winter Olympics. The 28-year-old Thompson was battling some adversity before his injury, posting a sub- .900 SV% in four of his last five games (1-4-0). The Capitals enter the action on Thursday as -159 home favourites against a Nashville Predators team that has scored four or more goals in three straight games (2-0-1).

With a myriad of injuries in Washington's crease, the team recalled Bjorklund from Hershey (AHL) to serve as Clay Stevenson's backup for the past couple of games. The 23-year-old goalie has yet to paly an NHL game and has a 3.43 GAA and .879 SV% through 11 games (4-5-2) with Hershey this season.

Milano played the past two games for the Capitals, but will exit the lineup due to personal reasons on Thursday. The 29-year-old Milano has eight points (4G / 4A) in 31 games this seaosn. Pierre-Luc Dubois will return from a prolonged absence due to an abdominal injury and replace Milano.

Dubois has only played six games this season and has been sidelined since October 31st after undergoing surgery to address abdominal and adductor muscle injuries. The 27-year-old Dubois was struggling to start the season, scoring zero points. That said, he had a resurgent 2024-25 season, with 66 points (20G / 46A) in 82 games.