Oshie (illness) will not play Saturday vs. his former team.
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Washington Capitals News
The Capitals have activated John Carlson (lower-body) from IR; expected to play on Friday.
Carlson (lower-body) travelled to New Jersey and could return to the lineup on Friday.
Carlson has been sidelined by a lower-body since February 24th, but it looks like he will return to the lineup tonight in New Jersey. Carlson’s status will not be known until head coach Barry Trotz meets with the media around 5 p.m. ET. Carlson has 31 points (6G / 25A) in 47 games this season.
Oshie (illness) missed Thursday's practice and is not expected to play on Friday.
Call up / Send down
The Kings have recalled Nic Dowd from Ontario (AHL).
Dowd, 25, was a seventh round pick (198th overall) in 2009. He has collected 13 goals and 35 assists (48 points) in 57 games with Ontario this season. With Kris Versteeg out, he has been recalled for depth but could make his NHL debut on Tuesday.
Hagelin (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Friday.
Hagelin has missed the last two games with a concussion, but skated on Thursday and Friday, so he could return tonight in Columbus. Hagelin is listed as a game-time decision, so monitor his status when warmups get underway at 6:30 p.m ET.
Hagelin (undisclosed) will miss his second straight game.
The Penguins have not announced what is ailing Hagelin, but he remains day-to-day and will not play tonight in Brooklyn. With Hagelin out, Scott Wilson will once again skate on the Penguins top-line alongside Sidney Crosby and Patric Hornqvist.
Hagelin (undisclosed) will not play on Sunday.
Hagelin is reportedly dealing with an injury that he suffered in Saturday’s loss vs. Calgary. With Hagelin out, the Penguins recalled Conor Sheary from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). Scott Wilson is expected to play on the top-line.
Carlson will miss 3-4 weeks after undergoing a procedure on his lower-body injury.
Carlson has had a great season, but will miss an extended period of time for the second time this season. Carlson underwent a procedure on his unspecified lower-body injury and will keep him out for 3-4 weeks. He is expected to be moved to long-term IR but should be back before the playoffs.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will return to the Capitals lineup on Thursday.
Ovechkin will not play Tuesday due to one-game suspension for skipping the All-Star Game.
Ovechkin missed the All-Star game due to a nagging lower-body injury, so he has to serve a one-game suspension but is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday. With Ovechkin out, look for Stanislav Galiev to be back in the lineup tomorrow.
Carlson (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.
Carlson (lower-body) has been upgraded from doubtful to possible for Wednesday.
Carlson took part in Tuesday’s practice and has been upgraded to “possible” for Wednesday’s game. Monitor his status during the Capitals morning skate.
McIlrath in; Boyle out.
McIlrath was a healthy scratch in the last three games, but will replace Dan Boyle tonight in the second game of a back-to-back. McIlrath has two goals and one assist in 20 games this season.
Carlson (lower-body) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game.
Carlson practiced again on Thursday, but he remains doubtful for Friday’s contest. Monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate, but it doesn’t look like he will be in the lineup.
Carlson (lower-body) is in Columbus, but will not play on Tuesday.
Carlson traveled to Columbus with the team, but will sit out for the 12th consecutive game. With Carlson out and Aaron Ness back in Hershey (AHL), Ryan Stanton will play on Tuesday.
Carlson (lower-body) is traveling to Columbus for Tuesday's game.
The Penguins have acquired Carl Hagelin from the Ducks for David Perron and Adam Clendening.
Hagelin has three years left on his deal that carries a $4M cap-hit. Hagelin had a tough three and a half months with the Ducks, scoring just four goals with eight assists (12 points) in 43 games. He is a speedy winger with good offensive and defensive zone abilities. He should make his Penguins debut on Sunday vs. the Hurricanes.
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