Dubois has 24 goals and 31 assists in 60 games this season. He suffered the injury in Sunday's game against the Islanders, and missed Tuesday's subsequent game vs the Kings.
McIlrath had an assist, one SOG, seven PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through six games played with the Capitals but has been reassigned to Hershey (AHL) Friday. He returns to Hershey, where he had 10 assists and 83 PIMs across 44 games played.
Chychrun was traded to the Senators on Wednesday and is back at the team hotel Thursday and will make his debut. The 24-year-old had seven goals, 21 assists, 114 SOG, 22 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 36 games with Arizona.
Chychrun was traded to the Senators' on Wednesday and is back at the team hotel Thursday, making him a game-time decision for his debut. The 24-year-old had seven goals, 21 assists, 114 SOG, 22 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 36 games with Arizona.
Hofner has 36 goals, 22 assists, 94 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus through 53 games with Kamloops (WHL) and has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals. He was Washington's 6th-round pick in 2022 (181 overall).
Leason was a healthy scratch for the Ducks' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Monday as they take on Chicago. The 23-year-old has four goals, three assists, 41 SOG, six PIMs and a -19 plus/minus through 46 games this season.
Dubois has 24 goals, 31 assists, 169 SOG, 71 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 60 games this season but will be a game-time decision Tuesday vs. Los Angeles as he deals with an upper-body injury.
Sandin missed the Maple Leafs' previous game due to an upper-body injury and will also be forced to miss Friday vs. Minnesota. The defenseman has four goals, 16 assists, 57 SOG, 23 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 51 games this season. Sandin just tied his career high in games played in a season and hopes to pass that mark the next time he draws back into the Maple Leafs' lineup.
Leason was a healthy scratch for the Ducks' previous two games but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. Washington. The 23-year-old has four goals, three assists, 38 SOG, six PIMs and a -19 plus/minus through 45 games played this season.
Ovechkin has missed the Capitals' previous four games due to personal reasons and will play Thursday vs. Anaheim. The 37-year-old has hit the 30-goal plateau for the 17th time this season, as he has 32 goals, 22 assists, 227 SOG, 26 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 54 games played prior to his absence.
Lindgren allowed three goals on 32 shots (.906 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he was downed by San Jose last game. The 29-year-old has struggled as of late which has led to his 12-7-2 record, 2.69 GAA and .907 SV%. He takes on the Anaheim Ducks, who have lost six-straight contests after a 6-1 loss to Tampa last game.
Lindgren allowed three goals on 32 shots (.906 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he was downed by San Jose last game. The 29-year-old has struggled as of late which has led to his 12-7-2 record, 2.69 GAA and .907 SV%. He takes on the Anaheim Ducks, who have lost six-straight contests after a 6-1 loss to Tampa last game.
Ovechkin has missed the Capitals' previous four games due to personal reasons and is not questionable to play Thursday vs. Anaheim. The 37-year-old has hit the 30-goal plateau for the 17th time this season, as he has 32 goals, 22 assists, 227 SOG, 26 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 54 games played prior to his absence.
