Batherson has not played since January 25th but it appears he'll be in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Panthers. Batherson was having a terrific season before getting hurt, scoring 13 goals with 21 assists (34 points) in 31 games. He'll most likely be reunited on the top line with Brady Tkachuk and Josh Norris.
Eller missed three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is set to play Sunday vs. the Stars. Eller has scored just one goal with one assist (two points) in his last 13 games.
Stützle suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jackets and missed Thursday's practice but is expected to play vs. the Flyers. Stützle has just one goal in his last 10 games but has picked up seven assists over that stretch.
With Giroux expected to be traded before Monday's trade deadline, Giroux will sit out Friday and most likely Sunday vs. the Islanders as well. Giroux played his 1,000th career NHL game last night, firing two shots and picking up two PIMS in 17:47 TOI. At this point, the Panthers and Avalanche appear to be the front runners to land the 34-year-old.
Stützle was banged up on Wednesday and missed Thursday's practice. Head coach DJ Smith called him questionable to play Friday, so monitor his status during tomorrow's morning skate.
Chabot fractured his hand in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jackets and will miss the rest of the 2022 season. With Chabot out, Erik Brannstrom moved to the top pairing next to Artem Zub in Thursday's practice.
Chabot was forced to leave Wednesday's game in the second period after being checked into the end-boards. TSN's Darren Dreger is reporting that Chabot suffered a broken hand and will be out of the lineup for "a while."
Eller will likely miss 2-to-3 games this week after being added to the COVID-19 protocol list for the second time this season. With Eller out, look for Daniel Sprong to draw back into the Capitals lineup on Tuesday.
Spence was a fourth-round pick in 2019 and will make his NHL debut on Thursday, replacing Drew Doughty (undisclosed) in the lineup. Spence has scored four goals with 38 assists (42 points) in 46 AHL games this season.
Ullmark allowed four goals one 28 shots in the Bruins loss in Anaheim last Tuesday. Ullmark has been drastically outplayed by Jeremy Swayman lately but he'll get a chance tonight vs. the Kings. In his last six starts, Ullmark has gone 2-4-0 with an .875 SV%.
Ullmark allowed four goals one 28 shots in the Bruins loss in Anaheim last Tuesday. Ullmark has been drastically outplayed by Jeremy Swayman lately but he'll get a chance tonight vs. the Kings. In his last six starts, Ullmark has gone 2-4-0 with an .875 SV%.
Perron missed Saturday's game against the Islanders but will be available for Sunday's game vs. the Devils. Perron will be back on the top line with Ryan O'Reilly and Brandon Saad and will replace Dakota Joshua in the lineup.
Perron will come out of the lineup on Saturday due to an illness, so Oskar Sundqvist will move up to the top line and Klim Kostin will replace him in the lineup.
