Oshie missed Saturday’s game vs. the Blue Jackets and he could be in danger of missing Monday’s game vs. the Canucks. Chris Porter is expected to skate on the top-line if Oshie can’t play.
Oshie was sent back to the hotel this morning and was told to be ready for tonight’s game. Monitor Oshie’s status leading up to puck-drop.
Backstrom missed Tuesday’s practice and Wednesday’s morning skate because of an illness, but is expected to play tonight vs. the Rangers. Backstrom has five assists in his last four games.
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 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 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 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 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.
Sgarbossa, 22, will report to Norfolk (AHL). He has 23 points (4G / 19A) in 40 games with Lake Erie. In nine career NHL games Sgarbossa has registered one assist.
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, 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.
Eller took part in the Canadiens morning skate and it sounds like he will play tonight, but that decision likely won’t be made until pre game warmups.
Eller suffered a lower-body injury on Sunday, but he is on the ice for the morning skate, which is a good sign that he will be available tonight vs. the Sabres. Monitor his status after the game day skate.
Eller reportedly seemed OK after the game, but did not want to risk returning not at 100%. Monitor his status prior to Tuesday’s game vs. the Sabres.
Oshie missed the morning skate again on Monday, but he will play tonight vs. the Avalanche. The All Star break will be a good chance for Oshie to rest up his lower-body injury.
Oshie appeared to be labouring in Thursday’s game after blocking a shot on Tuesday. He was given the morning off, but he will be in the lineup tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Oshie has been on fire as of late and now sits with 26 points (11G / 15A) in 36 games this season.
Eller was cleared for contact on Wednesday and was in the morning skate, but it remains to be seen if he will return after missing the last four games with an upper-body injury. If Eller is not available, Eric Tangradi will play.
Oshie missed Tuesday’s game due to personal reasons, but he is expected to play tomorrow vs. the Kings. Oshie has three goals and three assists in his last four games.
Eller was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, but he skated as an extra, which suggests that he will not play tomorrow vs. the Ducks.
Expect Joakim Lindstrom to be in the lineup for Oshie. He is expected to be back with the team on Thursday vs. the Kings.
