Washington Capitals News
Backstrom (upper-body) will not play on Tuesday.
Backstrom will miss his third consecutive game with an upper-body injury. Backstrom remains day-to-day and doesn’t appear to be in any danger of missing playoff time with this injury. With Backstrom out, Marcus Johansson is expected to remain on the top-line.
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The Blue Jackets have sent Sonny Milano to Lake Erie (AHL).
Milano picked up one assist while averaging 13:23 TOI in his first three career NHL games. The 2014 16th overall pick returns to the AHL where he has 27 points (12G / 15A) in 48 games this season.
Backstrom (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup on Friday.
Oshie (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.
Oshie was considered to be taking maintenance day this morning, but is listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s game in Philadelphia. Oshie returned to the lineup on Monday after missing the two previous games with an illness. There is no word whether or not this is related to that illness.
The Canadiens have signed Charlie Lindgren to a two-year contract.
Lindgren, 22, just finished up his season with St. Cloud State, where he went 30-9-1 with a 2.13 GAA and .925 SV%. Ben Scrivens will be placed on waivers to clear a roster spot for Lindgren to finish the season with the Canadiens.
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The Blue Jackets have recalled Sonny Milano from Lake Erie (AHL).
Milano, 19, was the Blue Jackets first round pick (16th overall) in 2014. The young winger has registered 12 goals and 15 assists (27 points) in 48 games with Lake Erie this season. He could make his NHL debut in the Blue Jackets’ final six games of the regular season.
Oshie (illness) will be back in the Capitals lineup on Monday.
Oshie (illness) will not play Saturday vs. his former team.
The Capitals have activated John Carlson (lower-body) from IR; expected to play on Friday.
Carlson (lower-body) travelled to New Jersey and could return to the lineup on Friday.
Carlson has been sidelined by a lower-body since February 24th, but it looks like he will return to the lineup tonight in New Jersey. Carlson’s status will not be known until head coach Barry Trotz meets with the media around 5 p.m. ET. Carlson has 31 points (6G / 25A) in 47 games this season.
Oshie (illness) missed Thursday's practice and is not expected to play on Friday.
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The Kings have recalled Nic Dowd from Ontario (AHL).
Dowd, 25, was a seventh round pick (198th overall) in 2009. He has collected 13 goals and 35 assists (48 points) in 57 games with Ontario this season. With Kris Versteeg out, he has been recalled for depth but could make his NHL debut on Tuesday.
Eller (illness) will return to the Canadiens lineup on Wednesday.
Eller has missed the last two games with an illness, but will draw back into the lineup tonight in Buffalo. The two-way centre has 11 goals, 11 assists (22 points) and a minus-14 rating in 67 games this season. Stefan Matteau will be a healthy scratch with Eller back in.
Hagelin (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Friday.
Hagelin has missed the last two games with a concussion, but skated on Thursday and Friday, so he could return tonight in Columbus. Hagelin is listed as a game-time decision, so monitor his status when warmups get underway at 6:30 p.m ET.
Eller (lower-body) will not be in the lineup on Thursday.
Eller is expected to miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury that he suffered last Saturday. With Eller out, look for Lucas Lessio to remain in the lineup. Eller is listed as day-to-day.
Eller (upper-body) will not play on Tuesday.
Eller was listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s game, but he is not on the ice for warmups, so he will be replaced by Lucas Lessio. Eller is listed as day-to-day and questionable for Thursday’s game vs. the Sabres.
Hagelin (undisclosed) will miss his second straight game.
The Penguins have not announced what is ailing Hagelin, but he remains day-to-day and will not play tonight in Brooklyn. With Hagelin out, Scott Wilson will once again skate on the Penguins top-line alongside Sidney Crosby and Patric Hornqvist.