Danault has missed two games due to an upper-body injury and will be unavailable once again for Wednesday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. Danault has 42 points (17G / 25A) in 72 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in his last three.
Danault has missed two games due to an upper-body injury and his status is up in the air for Wednesday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. Danault has 42 points (17G / 25A) in 72 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in his last three.
Kuemper has only started one of the last 10 games for the Capitals but with an impending back-to-back against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes, he would likely see some action if he can suit up. The 33-year-old Kuemper has had a forgettable season, posting an ugly 3.32 GAA and .888 SV% in 33 games (13-13-3).
Danault did not play on Saturday due to an upper-body injury and will miss a second straight game on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets. Danault has 42 points (17G / 25A) in 72 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in his last three.
Studnicka was acquired from Vancouver earlier this season and has earned his call-up from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) after putting up 14 points (6G/8A) in 27 games played. The 25-year-old former second-round pick has appeared in 14 games between San Jose and Vancouver in the NHL this season and has one goal, two PIMs and a -4 plus/minus.
Danault did not play on Saturday due to an upper-body injury but could return to the lineup on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets. Danault has 42 points (17G / 25A) in 72 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in his last three.
Thomas was the 51st overall pick of the Kings in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft and will make his NHL debut on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 24-year-old Thomas has 43 points (22G / 21A) in 61 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) this season.
Moverare's short stint with Ontario (AHL) lasted a total of three days as the 25-year-old was recalled from the minors on Friday. The rookie defensemen scored his first NHL goal this season but is still without an assist to go along with his 10 SOG, six PIMs and +3 plus/minus through 19 games played this season.
The Kings have gotten healthier of late which has limited Moverare's game time, so they've opted to send him back down to Ontario where he can command a larger role. He has one goal in 19 games with the Kings this season.
Edmundson played only 14:50 time-on-ice in the Maple Leafs' last game and is battling an undisclosed injury. In seven games with the Maple Leafs, Edmundson has zero points, five shots, and 14 hits.
After a disastrous 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, the Capitals will turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Kuemper has been inconsistent all season and has only played once in the last 11 games for the Capitals, a 7-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers when he allowed seven goals on 37 shots (.811 SV%). The Capitals enter action as +174 road underdogs against the Hurricanes.
After a disastrous 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, the Capitals will likely turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Kuemper has been inconsistent all season and has only played once in the last 11 games for the Capitals, a 7-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers when he allowed seven goals on 37 shots (.811 SV%). The Capitals enter action as +174 road underdogs against the Hurricanes.
The Kings added Turcotte is considered day-to-day with the injury. His absence makes way for the return of Viktor Arvidsson (lower-body).
Kuemper has not played since February 26th, but after the Capitals suffered a 3-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets in their last outing, he will return to the crease on Wednesday. Despite his lack of activity between the pipes, Kuemper is riding a two-game winning streak, including saving 18 of 21 shots (.857 SV%) in his last game, a 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators. The Capitals enter action as +260 road underdogs against the Edmonton Oilers.
