Washington Capitals News

van Riemsdyk has recorded just two assists in 18 games so far this season and based on Saturday’s practice he will be replaced by Klas Dahlbeck in the lineup this afternoon.

Beauvillier has appeared in the last five consecutive games, but will be replaced by Alan Quine in the lineup tonight. Beauvillier has had a sluggish first quarter of the season, registering two goals and three assists in 18 games this season.

Lindgren allowed five goals on 27 shots in the Canadiens loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. After winning three of his first four starts, Lindgren has now lost three straight while allowing a combined 12 goals on 84 shots (.857 SV%). He will face a Stars team that is 7-2-0 while averaging 3.56 goals for per game in Dallas.

Lindgren allowed five goals on 32 shots in the Canadiens’ loss to the Coyotes on Thursday. Lindgren was due for a dud eventually, but with Carey Price still out he will get a chance to redeem himself tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Lindgren has a 2.00 GAA and .938 SV% in six starts since being recalled.

Beauvillier missed Saturday’s game in St. Louis, but will replace Alan Quine in the lineup on Thursday. Beauviller has no points in his last five games and has collected just four points (2G / 2A) in 13 games this season. He is expected to skate on a line with Brock Nelson and Josh Ho-Sang.

Lindgren allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Canadiens’ loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Despite the loss, it was another strong effort from Lindgren, who is now 3-1-1 with a 1.39 GAA and .957 SV% in five starts since being called up. He makes for a strong option tonight with the 2-15-3 Coyotes in town having lost five in a row (0-3-2).

Lindgren allowed one goal on 35 shots in the Canadiens’ win over the Sabres on Saturday. Lindgren has been excellent since coming up from the AHL, winning three of four starts while posting a 1.24 GAA and .964 SV%. Tonight he faces a Blue Jackets team that is tied for 13th in the NHL in scoring (2.94 GF/PG).

Lindgren allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Canadiens lost the Wild on Thursday. Lindgren was out-duelled by Devan Dubnyk, but it was another strong performance for the young netminder, who is 2-1-0 with a 1.35 GAA, 961 SV% and one shutout in his first three starts since being recalled.

Fucale, 22, has gone 4-1-0 despite posting a 3.46 GAA and .881 SV% in five games with Laval this season. Fucale will likely back up Charlie Lindgren on Saturday because both Carey Price and Al Montoya are injured right now.

Lindgren allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Canadiens win over the Golden Knights on Tuesday. Lindgren has won each of his first two starts since being recalled from Laval (AHL) while stopping 67 of 69 shots (.971 SV%). He makes for another interesting option tonight against a Wild team that has lost three in a row and come in on the tail-end of a back-to-back.

Lindgren stopped all 38 shots that he faced in the Canadiens’ shutout win in Chicago on Sunday. It was an unreal season debut for Lindgren, who is with the team because of Carey Price’s injury. He earned a second straight start tonight and makes for a strong spot-start option with the Golden Knights in town.

Lindgren has gone 3-3-0 with a 3.53 GAA and .885 SV% in nine starts with Laval (AHL) so far this season. The 23-year-old has stopped 82 of 87 shots that he has faced in his three career NHL games. With Carey Price out, he will serve as Montreal’s No.2 goaltender for the time being.

Hagelin has recorded just two points (1G / 1A) in 13 games this season. With Hagelin taking a seat, the Penguins lines are totally shuffled and Josh Archibald will draw into the lineup.