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Kuemper will start Tuesday vs. the Ducks.

After allowing three or more goals in six straight games (2-4-0), Kuemper served as the backup to Charlie Lindgren on a back-to-back set over the weekend but will return to the crease on Tuesday in a favourable matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks pulled off an improbable 5-4 overtime victory over the Florida Panthers last night, but, playing on back-to-back nights, the Capitals are sizeable -171 home favourites.

Darcy Kuemper
Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at the Capitals morning skate.

After allowing three or more goals in six straight games (2-4-0), Kuemper served as the backup to Charlie Lindgren on a back-to-back set over the weekend but will return to the crease on Tuesday in a favourable matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks pulled off an improbable 5-4 overtime victory over the Florida Panthers last night, but, playing on back-to-back nights, the Capitals are sizeable -171 home favourites.

Darcy Kuemper
Burroughs will be back in the Sharks lineup on Monday.

Burroughs did not play the last two games for the Sharks but will draw back into the lineup in favour of Calen Addison on Monday afternoon. In his last contest, Burrough played 16:48 time-on-ice, registered a -1 plus/minus, one shot on goal, and four hits. He has a combined -13 plus/minus over his last five games.

Kyle Burroughs
Kuemper will start Thursday vs. Seattle.

Charlie Lindgren (upper body) will return to the Capitals lineup Thursday but Darcy Kuemper will start his third straight game as he takes on Seattle at home. The 33-year-old has struggled mightily in what has been the worst statistical season of his 12 year career, with his 10-9-2 record, 3.24 GAA and .893 SV%. He takes on the NHL's hottest team in the Seattle Kraken Thursday, who has won seven straight games and has not lost in regulation in 10 contests.

Darcy Kuemper
Clarke will be a healthy scratch Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay.

Clarke was service in his season debut on Sunday, recording one shot on goal and one hit in 15:43 time-on-ice but will draw out of the lineup in favour of Jordan Spence on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Before his call-up last week, he spent the entirety of this season with the Ontario Reign of the AHL, amassing 32 points (7G / 25A) in 30 games.

Brandt Clarke
Spence will draw back into the Kings' lineup Tuesday in Florida.

Spence will re-enter the lineup for the Kings as Brandt Clarke will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday. Before coming out of the lineup on Sunday, Spencer played nearly every game for the Kings over the last three months, scoring 12 points (0G / 12A) while averaging 15:11 time-on-ice through 34 games.

Jordan Spence
Studnicka has been reassigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).

Studnicka played the last nine games for the Sharks, scoring zero points and being limited to only seven shots on goals. Before being acquired by the Sharks, he played nine games with the Abbotsford Canucks of the AHL this season, scoring seven points (1G / 6A) in nine games.

Jack Studnicka
Kuemper will start Friday vs. Carolina.

Kuemper will return to the crease on Friday for a Capitals club that has lost five of their last six (1-3-2). In his last outing, Kuemper played well, saving 32 of 33 shots (.914 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, but has allowed three or more goals in three consecutive games (1-2-0), posting a miserable .863 SV%. The Capitals are +158 home underdogs against the Carolina Hurricanes, who have won four straight, outscoring their opposition 19-8.

Darcy Kuemper
Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at Washington's morning skate Friday.

Kuemper will likely return to the crease on Friday for a Capitals club that has lost five of their last six (1-3-2). In his last outing, Kuemper played well, saving 32 of 33 shots (.914 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, but has allowed three or more goals in three consecutive games (1-2-0), posting a miserable .863 SV%. The Capitals are +158 home underdogs against the Carolina Hurricanes, who have won four straight, outscoring their opposition 19-8.

Darcy Kuemper