Washington Capitals News

The Red Wings have acquired Dylan McIlrath and a conditional 2017 3rd round pick from the Panthers for Thomas Vanek.

McIlrath, 24, was the 10th overall pick in 2010 and has had a tough time elevating his game to the NHL-level. The 6-foot-5, 220 lbs. defenseman has been waived a few times this season and will likely report to Grand Rapids (AHL). McIlrath has one goal and three assists in 22 AHL games this season and five points (3G / 2A) in 43 career NHL games.

Dylan McIlrath
Carlson (lower-body) will return to the Capitals lineup on Tuesday.

Carlson missed the last six games with a lower-body injury, but will return to the lineup tonight in Brooklyn. Carlson will be on the top pair with Karl Alzner, but won’t return to the top power play. He has 25 points (5G / 20A) in 43 games this season.

John Carlson
Oshie (upper-body) is expected to return to the Capitals lineup on Wednesday.

Oshie missed Monday’s game in Montreal, but will play tonight vs. the Penguins. Oshie has played well recently, scoring three goals with two assists (five points) in his last five games. He will skate on the top line with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom.

T.J. Oshie
Oshie left Saturday’s game with an upper-body injury; will be re-evaluated on Sunday.

Oshie dealt with a shoulder injury earlier in the year and is dealing with another upper-body injury after absorbing a hard hit from Senators’ defenseman Dion Phaneuf on Saturday. Oshie will be re-evaluated on Sunday and is questionable for Monday’s game in Montreal.

T.J. Oshie