Spurgeon missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but is expected to be back in vs. the Sharks. Monitor his status during the morning skate, but expect him to draw back in alongside Ryan Suter. Spurgeon has 11 goals and 18 assists (29 points) in 75 games this season.

Hinostroza failed to pick up a point while averaging 8:34 TOI in three games during his call-up. Hinostroza returns to Rockford, where he has 27 points (10G / 17A) in 41 games this season.

Johansson did not participate in the Capitals’ morning skate because of an illness, but head coach Barry Trotz expects Joahnsson to play on Monday. Monitor Johansson’s status during the pregame warmups, but expect Stanislav Galiev to play if Johansson can’t.

Despite taking part in pregame warmups, Spurgeon will sit out for a third straight game.

Spurgeon has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury, but his availability for warmups suggests he may return this afternoon. Monitor his status around five minutes before puck-drop to see if he is in or scratched.

Spurgeon will miss a second straight game after being listed as questionable. Spurgeon remains day-to-day and could be back on Saturday vs. the Bruins.

Spurgeon suffered a bone bruise in Saturday’s loss in St. Louis and he will miss Tuesday’s game vs. the Stars as a result. With Spurgeon out, Mike Reilly will be back in the lineup after being recalled from Iowa (AHL) and Christian Folin is expected to skate on the top pair with Ryan Suter. Spurgeon is listed as day-to-day.

Johansson suffered an upper-body injury in last Wednesday’s loss to the Flyers. He missed Mnoday’s practice and is not expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday. With Johansson listed as doubtful, the Capitals have recalled Zach Sill from Hershey (AHL).

Johansson sat out the Capitals weekend back-to-back because of a suspension, but he is set to return on Thursday. Johansson, who had 26 points (10G / 16A) in 39 games this season, is expected to skate on the third line between Jason Chimera and Tom Wilson.

Johansson will miss the Capitals back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday, but is eligible to return next Thursday vs. the Canucks. With Johansson out, the Capitals are expected to recall a forward.

Tarasenko missed the morning skate, but it was announced that he would play. However, Tarasenko will be held out of the lineup vs. the Wild.