Carlson last played for the Capitals' on December 23rd and is close to returning to Washington but will still not play Tuesday vs. Columbus. The 33-year-old had eight goals, 13 assists, 101 SOG, six PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 30 games prior to his injury.
van Riemsdyk and his wife are expecting their first child meaning the 31-year-old will be doubtful to play Tuesday as the team takes on Columbus. If forced to miss the game, it will be his first missed of the 2022-23 season, which has been a breakout of sorts for the defenseman, who has a career-high seven goals, 23 points, and a +11 plus/minus through 71 games so far this season.
Thompson has been sidelined by a lower-body injury since February 9th but travelled to Vancouver for Tuesday's game. Laurent Brossoit also travelled, and Jiri Patera was sent back to the AHL, suggesting that Thompson or Brossoit are ready to share the crease with Jonathan Quick as soon as Tuesday.
Dubois has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but was once again on the ice for practice on Friday and could be an option on Saturday. Dubois skated on the second line and top power-play in practice, so expect him to play a sizeable role in his return to the lineup. With an afternoon start, there will be no morning skate for the Jets, so monitor Dubois' status as they hit the ice for warmups at 1:30 PM ET.
Milano has missed the Capitals' previous two games due to an illness but is expected to return to Washington's lineup Friday vs. St. Louis. The 26-year-old has 10 goals, 19 assists, 72 SOG, and 14 PIMs through 54 games this season prior to missing the last few games.
Dubois has missed the Jets' previous four games and will not play Thursday vs. Boston after participating in the morning skate. The 24-year-old has 24 goals, 31 assists, 169 SOG, and 71 PIMs through 61 games this season.
Frank has 25 goals, 17 assists, 16 PIMs and a +12 plus/minus through 50 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL) and has signed a one-year, two-way contract ($775,000/$205,000) for the 2023-24 season.
Ovechkin missed the Capitals' game Tuesday vs. the New York Rangers with a lower-body injury and is taking the warmup Wednesday vs. Buffalo after being a game-time decision. The veteran winger has 36 goals, 62 points, 258 SOG, 28 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 62 games this season.
Lindgren stopped 16 of 18 shots (.889 SV%) in relief against Buffalo in his previous outing as he picked up the no-decision in the contest. The 29-year-old backup has nearly doubled his career high in games played in a season, is 12-8-2 with a 2.74 GAA and .905 SV%. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who just snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over Toronto their last time out.
Ovechkin missed the Capitals' game Tuesday vs. the New York Rangers with a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Wednesday as they take on Buffalo. The veteran winger has 36 goals, 62 points, 258 SOG, 28 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 62 games this season.
