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Rasmus Sandin has been placed on the injured reserve (neck)

Sandin left the Maple Leafs' previous contest vs. Tampa Bay after just 10 shifts and 8:30 TOI and has been placed on the injured reserve. It is a tough break for the 22-year-old, who had been enjoying a breakout season with two goals, 12 assists, 33 SOG, 15 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus in 33 games.

Rasmus Sandin
T.J. Oshie will not play in at least the Capitals' next two games as he is considered day-to-day (upper body).

Oshie missed the Capitals' previous game due to an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day as he will miss Washingtons' next two games. The 35-year-old has five goals, six assists, 47 SOG and a -6 plus/minus through 22 games prior to his injury.

T.J. Oshie
Rasmus Sandin is considered day-to-day after missing practice with a neck injury and won't play Thursday.

Sandin left the Maple Leafs' previous contest vs. Tampa Bay after just 10 shifts and 8:30 TOI and is considered day-to-day after missing practice Wednesday. It is a tough break for the 22-year-old, who had been enjoying a breakout season with two goals, 12 assists, 33 SOG, 15 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus in 33 games.

Rasmus Sandin
Tom Wilson was seen skating in a full-contact jersey Wednesday and should be ready to make his debut soon (ACL).

Wilson has not played in 2022-23 as he has been recovering from ACL surgery but seems to be close to returning after he was caught in a full-contact jersey for the first time this season at practice Wednesday. Wilson had the best season of his career in 2021-22, with 24 goals, 52 points, 98 PIMs, 151 SOG and a +13 plus/minus while playing in 78 games.

Tom Wilson
Nic Dowd will be a game-time decision Monday vs. Detroit (lower body).

Dowd missed the Capitals' previous game due to a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Monday vs. Detroit. The 32-year-old has five goals, five assists, 18 PIMs and is a +4 plus/minus through 32 games prior to the injury.

Nic Dowd
Lindgren will make his eighth straight start on Monday.

Lindgren stopped 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) for his sixth win in seven starts as he defeated Toronto his previous time out. The 29-year-old has been incredibly solid as a fill in for Darcy Kuemper, with a 8-4-2 record, 2.70 GAA and .913 SV%. He will take on the Detroit Red Wings, who are in the middle of a five game losing skid after a loss to Ottawa in their last game.

Charlie Lindgren
Thompson will start Thursday in Chicago.

Thompson allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) as he picked up his second straight loss in a defeat to the Boston Bruins in his last start. The rookie starter has been solid all season, posting a 13-7-0 record, a .917 SV% and a 2.70 GAA. He draws a much easier start than his previous two losses, facing Chicago Thursday, who have lost 12 of their last 13 games and rank 30th in the NHL in goals per game (2.41).

Logan Thompson
Lindgren will start Thursday vs. the Stars.

Lindgren stopped 29 of 26 shots (.897 SV%) for his fifth straight win as he beat Chicago in his last start. The Capitals' backup will continue to take the crease as Darcy Kuemper deals with an injury, and has done so successfully for the time being, with his 7-3-2 record, .909 SV% and 2.81 GAA. He takes on the Dallas Stars, who are first in the Central Division and rank third in the NHL in goals per game (3.67).

Charlie Lindgren
Lindgren was the first goalie off of the ice at the Capitals' morning skate.

Lindgren stopped 29 of 26 shots (.897 SV%) for his fifth straight win as he beat Chicago in his last start. The Capitals' backup will continue to take the crease as Darcy Kuemper deals with an injury, and has done so successfully for the time being, with his 7-3-2 record, .909 SV% and 2.81 GAA. He takes on the Dallas Stars, who are first in the Central Division and rank third in the NHL in goals per game (3.67).

Charlie Lindgren
Lindgren led the Capitals onto the ice for warmups.

Lindgren stopped 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) as he picked up his fourth win in four starts with a victory over Winnipeg in his last start. Fresh off winning the NHL's first star of the week, Lindgren has been sensational as he fills in for the injured Darcy Kuemper, posting a 6-3-2 record with a .910 SV% and 2.79 GAA. He takes on the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost three straight and are second last in the NHL in both goals per game (2.38) and shots per game (25.6).

Charlie Lindgren