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Thompson will start vs. Buffalo on Sunday.
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Lindgren will start in Minnesota on Thursday.
Lindgren has not played since March 20th and will return to the crease on Thursday against his hometown team, the Minnesota Wild. The 31-year-old Lindgren was solid in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. He has a 2.63 GAA and .898 SV% in 31 appearances this season (16-11-3). The Capitals enter the action on Thursday as -140 road favorites against a Minnesota team outscored 8-1 during a two-game losing skid.
Washington has signed Dylan McIlrath to a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension ($800,000 AAV).
McIlrath has played 11 games with the Capitals this season, scoring two points (0G / 2A). The 32-year-old has nine points (3G / 6A) in 86 career games in the NHL.
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Thompson will start in Winnipeg on Tuesday.
In a battle between the top two teams in the league, the Capitals will have Thompson tending the twine on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 28-year-old Thompson was solid in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers. He has a 2.30 GAA and .917 SV% in 40 games this season (31-4-5). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as +134 road underdogs against a Jets squad that defeated them 5-4 in overtime on February 1st.
Chychrun (wrist) is expected to play on Tuesday in Winnipeg.
Chychrun exited Saturday's 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers after 16:25 time-on-ice due to a wrist injury but will likely be available for Tuesday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets. The 26-year-old Chychrun is averaging 20:56 time-on-ice and has 43 points (18G / 25A) in 65 games this season.
Washington has signed Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year, $72 million contact extension ($9 million AAV).
Chychrun has been excellent in his first season with the Washington Capitals and has been rewarded with an enormous $72 million contract extension. The 26-year-old Chychrun is averaging 20:56 time-on-ice and has a career-high 43 points (18G / 25A) in 65 games this season.
Chychrun (wrist) is day-to-day and unsure if he will dress on Tuesday in Winnipeg.
Chychrun exited Saturday's 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers after 16:25 time-on-ice due to a wrist injury and is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets. The 26-year-old Chychrun is averaging 20:56 time-on-ice and has 43 points (18G / 25A) in 65 games this season.
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Thompson will start vs. Florida on Saturday.
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Lindgren will start vs. Philadelphia on Thursday.
The Capitals have outscored their opposition 9-2 in their last two games (2-0-0) and will turn to Lindgren between the pipes on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Lindgren was serviceable in a 4-3 win over the Flyers last month, saving 19 of 22 shots (.864 SV%). The 31-year-old goalie has a 2.65 GAA and .897 SV% in 30 appearances this season (15-11-3). The Capitals enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -236 home favorites against a Flyers club outscored 7-0 in their last two games (0-2-0).
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Thompson will start vs. Detroit on Tuesday.
The Capitals are coming off a one-sided 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, where Thompson saved 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%). The 28-year-old Thompson will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, looking to build on an excellent 2024-25 campaign, boasting a 2.32 GAA and .916 SV% in 38 outings (29-4-5). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Red Wings squad coming off an impressive 3-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Strome (illness) will play on Tuesday vs. Detroit after missing Monday's practice.
Strome did not practice on Monday due to an illness but will suit up for Monday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Strome has 65 points (21G / 44A) in 67 games this season, just two points short of the career-high 67 points he scored last season.
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Thompson was the first goalie off the ice at Washington's morning skate.
The Capitals are coming off a one-sided 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, where Thompson saved 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%). The 28-year-old Thompson will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, looking to build on an excellent 2024-25 campaign, boasting a 2.32 GAA and .916 SV% in 38 outings (29-4-5). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Red Wings squad coming off an impressive 3-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Frank missed practice on Monday due to illness.
Dylan Strome and Ethen Frank were two lineup-regulars for the Capitals absent from practice on Monday due to illness. It's unclear if they will be ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday when the Capitals host the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old Frank, in his first NHL season, has seven points (4G / 3A) in 22 games.
Strome missed practice on Monday due to illness.
Dylan Strome and Ethen Frank were two lineup-regulars for the Capitals absent from practice on Monday due to illness. It's unclear if they will be ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday when the Capitals host the Detroit Red Wings. Strome has 65 points (21G / 44A) in 67 games this season, just two points short of the career-high 67 points he scored last season.
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Thompson will start Saturday in San Jose.
Wilson (upper-body) is expected to play on Thursday in Los Angeles after leaving last game due to injury.
Wilson exited Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks in the third period after 15:21 time-on-ice and did not return but is expected to play on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 30-year-old Wilson is averaging 18:46 time-on-ice and has a career-high 54 points (29G / 25A) in 64 games this season. He has nine points (3G / 6A) during a five-game point streak.
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Lindgren will start in Los Angeles on Thursday.
The Capitals are riding a five-game winning streak and will turn to Lindgren between the pipes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. Lindgren was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old goalie has a 2.64 GAA and .898 SV% in 29 appearances this season (15-10-3). The Capitals enter Thursday's contest as +115 road underdogs against a Los Angles Kings squad with points in four straight games (3-0-1).
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Lindgren was the first goalie off the ice at Washington's morning skate.
The Capitals are riding a five-game winning streak and will likely turn to Lindgren between the pipes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. Lindgren was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old goalie has a 2.64 GAA and .898 SV% in 29 appearances this season (15-10-3). The Capitals enter Thursday's contest as +115 road underdogs against a Los Angles Kings squad with points in four straight games (3-0-1).
Wilson (upper-body) left Tuesday's game after taking a stick high and did not return.
Wilson exited Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks in the third period after 15:21 time-on-ice and did not return. The 30-year-old Wilson is averaging 18:46 time-on-ice and has a career-high 54 points (29G / 25A) in 64 games this season. He has nine points (3G / 6A) during a five-game point streak.
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Thompson will start in Anaheim on Tuesday.
The Capitals have won four straight and will turn to Thompson between the pipes on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Thompson has had an excellent season, posting a 2.31 GAA and .917 SV% in 36 games (27-4-5), but has a sub- .900 SV% in six of his last eight (4-2-2), allowing 26 goals on 221 combined shots (.882 SV%). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as -187 road favorites against a Ducks squad coming off a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders.
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