Kempny will play for the first time since January 26th, replacing Justin Schultz, who is out with an upper-body injury. Kempny has one assist in seven games with the Capitals.

Schultz suffered an upper-body injury in Nashville on Tuesday and will not play Thursday in Philadelphia. Michal Kempny will draw back into the Capitals' lineup to replace him.

Oleksiak has missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury but will play Friday in Anaheim. Oleksiak has scored one goal with 10 assists (11 points) in 37 games this season.

Tolvanen missed three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play vs. the Canucks. Tolvanen, who has six goals and nine assists (15 points) in 42 games this season, should be back on the second line with Ryan Johansen and Luke Kunin.

Mahura has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will replace Josh Manson (upper-body) in the lineup on Monday. Mahura has scored one goal with one assist in 14 games this season.

With Kempny out, look for Matt Irwin to draw into the Capitals lineup on Friday.

Kakko suffered an upper-body injury in Carolina on Friday and is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks. Kakko was skating on the top line with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider, so this injury opens up a huge hole to be filled.