Oshie is on the ice for warmups; expected to play in Game 1 vs. the Bruins.
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Washington Capitals News
Oshie will be a game-time decision for Game 1 vs. the Bruins.
The Blackhawks have signed Henrik Borgström to a two-year deal worth $2.0 million ($1.0M AAV).
Borgström was a first-round pick (No.23 overall) in 2016 and was traded to Chicago in the deal that sent Lucas Wallmark and Lucas Carlsson to the Panthers. Borgström spent the 2021 season in Finland, where he had 11 goals and 10 assists (21 points) in 30 games. In 58 career NHL games with Florida, the 23-year-old has tallied nine goals and 10 assists (19 points).
Ovechkin (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and expected to play vs. Boston.
Carlson (lower-body) will not play on Tuesday.
Carlson will miss his second straight game on Tuesday. Carlson was on the ice for Monday's practice but will be held out most likely as more of a precaution with nothing to be gained from Tuesday's game.
Oshie (lower-body) will not play on Tuesday.
Oshie suffered a lower-body injury vs. the Flyers on Saturday and will not play tonight vs. the Bruins. Nicklas Backstrom returns from a one-game absence to replace Oshie.
Backstrom (lower-body) will play Tuesday vs. the Bruins.
Backstrom missed Saturday's game vs. the Flyers but will play tonight vs. the Bruins. This game doesn't matter for Washington but they will not give the veteran another night of rest. Since the start of April, Backstrom has two goals with 14 assists (16 points) in 19 games.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Ovechkin has missed the last three games but was on the ice for Monday's practice and will be a game-time decision on Tuesday. The Capitals' are locked into second place in the East, so Tuesday's game does not matter. It will be interesting to see if Ovechkin draws in to get back up to speed or not.
Line Change
Strome will draw back into the Blackhawks lineup on Monday.
Strome has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Adam Gaudette in the lineup on Monday. Strome has had some injury issues this season but comes into Monday with 15 points (8G / 7A) in 39 games.
Backstrom (lower-body) will not play Saturday vs. the Flyers.
Carlson (lower-body) will not play Saturday vs. the Flyers.
Wilson (upper-body) will play Friday vs. the Flyers.
Wilson suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's game in New York and did not return. He was on the ice for Friday's morning skate and will play tonight vs. Philadelphia. Wilson, who has two goals and three assists in his last six games, will skate on the third line with Michael Raffl and Daniel Carr.
Line Change
Bear will be back in the Oilers lineup on Thursday.
Line Change
Strome will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will not play on Wednesday.
Ovechkin tried to return to the lineup on Monday but only lasted one shift. He'll continue to sit out on Wednesday, potentially leaving the Capitals shorthanded upfront.
Line Change
Oshie (personal) will be back in the Capitals lineup on Wednesday.
Oshie missed Monday's game after the passing of his father but will be back in the lineup on Wednesday. Oshie has played some really good hockey over the last month or so, scoring 11 goals with eight assists (19 points) in his last 19 games.
Line Change
Bear will come out of the Oilers lineup on Tuesday.
Carlson (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to return to the lineup Monday.
Ovechkin (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to return to the lineup Monday.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Ovechkin has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury but will be a game-time decision on Monday, so monitor his status as the Capitals hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
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