McIlrath in; Boyle out.
The Rangers like to get Dan Boyle some rest here and there, so McIlrath will get back into the lineup on the second game of the Rangers’ back-to-back.
Washington Capitals News
McIlrath in; Boyle out.
McIlrath has been a healthy scratch in the last seven games, but he will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Capitals. With McIlrath back in the lineup, Dan Boyle will be a healthy scratch. McIlrath is not known for his offence, but he is one rugged blueliner who can be a great shutdown defender.
Ovechkin (personal) returned to practice on Wednesday.
Ovechkin was held out of Tuesday's game due to personal reasons but returned to practice on Wednesday and should be back in the lineup on Thursday vs. the Blackhawks. The Capitals struggled without Ovechkin, who had one goal and one assist in the season opener.
Ovechkin (personal) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play vs. San Jose.
Ovechkin did not take part in the Capitals morning skate and was listed as a game-time decision. With Ovechkin out of the lineup, Stanislav Galiev will make his season debut.
Ovechkin (personal) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Ovechkin did not participate in the Capitals’ morning skate and is listed as a game-time decision. He is reportedly dealing with a personal matter. Monitor his status during pre-game warmups. If he can’t play expect Stanislav Galiev to make his season debut.
McIlrath is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday.
McIlrath will replace Dan Boyle in the Rangers’ lineup on Tuesday. The 23-year-old blueliner had six goals and 11 assists (17 points) in 73 games with Hartford (AHL) last season but has yet to record a point in three NHL games. Look for him to skate alongside Keith Yandle.
Call up / Send down
The Coyotes sent Dylan Strome back to Erie (OHL).
Storm, 18, was the third overall pick this summer and had one goal, five shots and a minus-2 rating in five games this preseason. He returns to Erie, where he led the OHL in points a season ago (45G / 84A).
The Blue Jackets have selected Gabriel Carlsson with the 29th overall pick.
The Coyotes have selected Dylan Strome with the 3rd overall pick in the 2015 Draft.
Wilson (head) has been medically cleared to play in Game 2.
Wilson missed the final two games of the regular season and game 1 of the postseason, but he will replace Michael Latta in the lineup tonight for Game 2. He had four goals and 13 assists (17 points) in 67 games.
Wilson (head) will not play in Game 1.
Wilson will miss his third straight game with a head injury despite skating in every session since Monday. He could get back in for game 2.
Wilson (head) returned to practice on Monday.
Wilson missed the final two games of the regular season after being hit in the head by a shot on April 5th vs. the Red Wings. Wilson was reportedly not dealing with concussion-like symptoms and he is skating in a regular jersey this morning, so he could be good-to-go for Game 1 on Wednesday.
Wilson (upper-body) will not play on Wednesday.
Wilson did not skate this morning after taking a shot to the head on Sunday. He has reportedly not suffered from any concussion-like symptoms, so he remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will play vs. Buffalo.
Ovechkin missed Thursday’s game, but will be back in vs. the Sabres tonight. He comes in leading the NHL in goals with 43 and is a great fantasy hockey option with the Sabres in town.
Ovechkin (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups; could play vs. the Sabres.
Ovechkin was listed as a game-time decision and we won’t know if he will play for sure until after warmups. Ovechkin took part in line rushes, which is a good sign that he will play.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Ovechkin missed Thursday’s game and he says he is feeling better after participating in yesterday’s practice and today’s skate, but he remains a game-time decision. He will take part in warmups and then the Capitals will decide whether or not he will play.
Ovechkin is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Ovechkin was considered a game-time decision, but was held out of last night’s game vs. the Wild. He is considered day-to-day, so monitor his status prior to Saturday’s matchup with the Sabres.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Ovechkin missed Thursday’s morning skate, so he will be a game-time decision tonight. He is expected to take part in warmups and then the Capitals will make a decision on whether or not Ovi will be in the lineup vs. the Wild.
Call up / Send down
The Blackhawks have reassigned Trevor van Riemsdyk to Rockford (AHL).
van Riemsdyk has been out since November 16th, but has been practicing as of late and his return to the AHL means that he is ready to return to game action. He will likely stay with Rockford until he is back up to game-speed and then should switch spots with Kyle Cumiskey.
van Riemsdyk (knee) joined his teammates for Friday's morning skate.
van Riemsdyk, who has been sidelined with a left patella fracture since November 16th, had been limited to skating on his own, but joined his teammates for the first time this morning. The 23-year-old is just over three months into a 3-4 month timetable, so it appears as if he is progressing well.