Oshie was a full participant in Monday’s practice and it looks like he’ll be back in tonight after a six-game absence. Oshie, who has 10 goals and 13 assists (23 points) in 28 games this season, will play on the second line with Jakub Vrana and Evgeny Kuznetsov.
Oshie was injured in Monday’s win over the Sharks and will not play tonight vs. the Blackhawks. With Oshie out, Alex Chiasson will move up to the Capitals second line and Chandler Stephenson will draw back into the lineup.
Oshie left midway through the second period in the Capitals win over the Sharks last night. Oshie had his head crushed into the corner boards by Joe Thornton and will be re-evaluated on Tuesday. Oshie is a question mark for Wednesday’s game vs. the Blackhawks.
Milano, who was the No. 16 overall pick in 2014, has had an average first quarter of the season, collecting five goals and five assists (10 points) in 24 games this season. He’ll return to Cleveland but will likely be the first forward recalled in the future. Milano had 47 points (18G / 29A) in 54 AHL games last season.
Strome has ripped it up at lower-levels early in his career but still hasn’t been able to find his stride in the NHL. He will look to change that this time around after picking up eight goals and 18 assists (26 points) in 15 games with the Roadrunners this season.
van Riemsdyk has recorded just two assists in 18 games so far this season and based on Saturday’s practice he will be replaced by Klas Dahlbeck in the lineup this afternoon.
Lindgren allowed five goals on 27 shots in the Canadiens loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. After winning three of his first four starts, Lindgren has now lost three straight while allowing a combined 12 goals on 84 shots (.857 SV%). He will face a Stars team that is 7-2-0 while averaging 3.56 goals for per game in Dallas.
Lindgren allowed five goals on 32 shots in the Canadiens’ loss to the Coyotes on Thursday. Lindgren was due for a dud eventually, but with Carey Price still out he will get a chance to redeem himself tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Lindgren has a 2.00 GAA and .938 SV% in six starts since being recalled.
Lindgren allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Canadiens’ loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Despite the loss, it was another strong effort from Lindgren, who is now 3-1-1 with a 1.39 GAA and .957 SV% in five starts since being called up. He makes for a strong option tonight with the 2-15-3 Coyotes in town having lost five in a row (0-3-2).
Lindgren allowed one goal on 35 shots in the Canadiens’ win over the Sabres on Saturday. Lindgren has been excellent since coming up from the AHL, winning three of four starts while posting a 1.24 GAA and .964 SV%. Tonight he faces a Blue Jackets team that is tied for 13th in the NHL in scoring (2.94 GF/PG).
Lindgren allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Canadiens lost the Wild on Thursday. Lindgren was out-duelled by Devan Dubnyk, but it was another strong performance for the young netminder, who is 2-1-0 with a 1.35 GAA, 961 SV% and one shutout in his first three starts since being recalled.
Fucale, 22, has gone 4-1-0 despite posting a 3.46 GAA and .881 SV% in five games with Laval this season. Fucale will likely back up Charlie Lindgren on Saturday because both Carey Price and Al Montoya are injured right now.
Lindgren allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Canadiens win over the Golden Knights on Tuesday. Lindgren has won each of his first two starts since being recalled from Laval (AHL) while stopping 67 of 69 shots (.971 SV%). He makes for another interesting option tonight against a Wild team that has lost three in a row and come in on the tail-end of a back-to-back.
