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Eastern Metropolitan Standings

Team W-L-OTL Pts
48-20-4 100
45-21-7 97
36-27-10 82
36-26-9 81
36-33-4 76
30-26-15 75
31-30-10 72
23-37-12 58

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  • Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Slated to start Thursday

    Lindgren is expected to get the road start Thursday against the Maple Leafs, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

    Lindgren has largely supplanted Darcy Kuemper as the Capitals' lead goaltender in recent weeks -- Lindgren's 2.12 GAA and .929 save percentage behind an 8-2-0 record over the last 10 games is a big reason why the Capitals are currently sitting in a playoff position. A road start against the Maple Leafs is never an easy assignment but with Auston Matthews (illness) questionable and Toronto already without Mitchell Marner (ankle) and Morgan Rielly (upper body), Lindgren will have a chance to face a less potent Maple Leafs attack than normal. Those who have ridden the 30-year-old's fortunes to the fantasy playoffs should continue to do so.

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  • Capitals' Vincent Iorio: Receives call-up

    Iorio was called up from AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

    Iorio's promotion corresponds with Ethan Bear (not injury related) entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Wednesday. The 21-year-old Iorio will give the Capitals some extra defensive depth, but it's unclear how much he'll play while with the big club.

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  • Capitals' Matthew Phillips: Called up again

    Phillips was called up from AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

    Phillips has five points over 31 contests between the Capitals and the Penguins at the NHL level this season. His recall suggests Sonny Milano (upper body) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs.

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  • Capitals' Ethan Bear: Enters Player Assistance Program

    Bear entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

    Bear will be away from the Capitals indefinitely while receiving care in the program. He has four points over 24 contests with the Capitals this season.

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  • Capitals' Dylan Strome: Pots pair in win

    Strome scored two goals on four shots -- including the overtime winner -- in Tuesday's 4-3 victory over the Red Wings.

    Strome scored the final two goals for the Capitals, including the game-winning goal in overtime, for his 24th and 25th of the season. The 27-year-old center is on fire as of late, as he has a five-game point streak during which he scored three goals and six assists. In his final 12 games, Strome only needs eight more points to surpass his career-high 65 points from last season.

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  • Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Gets overtime win

    Lindgren kicked out 30 of 33 shots in a 4-3 overtime win over the Red Wings on Tuesday.

    Both teams traded goals in the final two periods, and it looked like Washington would win in regulation, but Lindgren allowed a marker late to Patrick Kane. Lindgren did not face a shot in the extra frame and finished with a .909 save percentage. This was the third straight win for the 30-year-old netminder and his eighth in his past 10 games. Overall, Lindgren is a breakout candidate who is exceeding expectations, and fantasy managers should consider picking him up if available.

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  • Capitals' Sonny Milano: Out Tuesday

    Milano (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Red Wings, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

    Milano was injured Sunday versus the Jets and will have to miss at least one game. His absence will allow Michael Sgarbossa and Nicolas Aube-Kubel to remain in the lineup. Milano's next chance to play is Thursday in Toronto.

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  • Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Facing Detroit

    Lindgren will patrol the home crease versus the Red Wings on Tuesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

    Lindgren was unbeatable in his last start Sunday against the Jets, stopping all 27 shots he faced en route to a 3-0 victory. He'll try to extend his personal winning streak to three games in a middling home matchup with a Detroit team that's averaging 3.09 goals on the road this year, 16th in the NHL.

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  • Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Scores twice Sunday

    Ovechkin scored two goals on five shots in Sunday's 3-0 win over Winnipeg.

    Ovechkin has scored in five straight games for a combined eight goals on 18 shots. A slow start to the season has the world-class winger sitting with just 26 goals in 67 games this year. Still, he trails Wayne Gretzky for the all-time lead by 46 goals, a mark he could reach next year with a strong finish to the 2023-24 campaign and a bounce-back effort in 2024-25.

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  • Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Records 20th win

    Lindgren posted a 27-save shutout in a 3-0 victory versus Winnipeg on Sunday.

    In addition to his 20th win of the season, Lindgren also secured his fifth shutout, putting him just one shy of Connor Ingram and Tristan Jarry for the NHL lead. Lindgren has appeared in 12 of the Capitals' last 13 contests and should continue to see the majority of the workload the rest of the way as Washington tries to hold onto a playoff spot.

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  • Capitals' Matthew Phillips: Returned to AHL

    Phillips was loaned to AHL Hershey on Sunday.

    Phillips was among the scratches for Sunday's matchup versus Winnipeg before his demotion to the minors. He has one goal, four assists, 21 shots on net and 15 blocked shots in 31 NHL appearances this season between Washington and Pittsburgh. If Sonny Milano (upper body) misses additional action after exiting Sunday's game, Phillips could be brought back up by the Capitals

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  • Capitals' Sonny Milano: Won't return Sunday

    Milano (upper body) won't return to Sunday's game against the Jets.

    It would be a tough blow for the Caps if Milano is forced to miss additional time -- the 27-year-old winger recorded a hat trick against the Hurricanes in his previous outing, giving him nine goals and 12 points in his last 15 contests. Overall, Milano has 20 points (13 goals, seven assists) this season. Michael Sgarbossa would likely be the next man up if Milano isn't ready to play Tuesday against the Red Wings.

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  • Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Set to return Sunday

    Protas (lower body) is expected to play Sunday versus the Jets, according to Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

    Protas is poised to return from a two-game absence, barring a last-minute setback. He has contributed five goals, 28 points and 90 shots on net in 65 contests this campaign while occupying roles up and down the lineup.

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  • Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Poised to play

    Oshie (upper body) is expected to play Sunday against Winnipeg, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

    Barring a last-minute setback, Oshie will return to the lineup following a two-game absence. He should occupy a top-six role and see time on the power play versus the Jets. Oshie has 11 goals, 19 points, 81 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and 64 hits across 43 appearances this season.

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  • Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Starting Sunday

    Lindgren will defend the home crease versus Winnipeg on Sunday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

    Lindgren has won four of his last five decisions, including Friday's shootout victory over Carolina after Darcy Kuemper was pulled. Lindgren gave up two goals on nine shots in the 7-6 win. He is 19-12-5 with a 2.74 GAA and a .909 save percentage. Lindgren permitted three goals on 29 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Jets on March 11.

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Team Statistical Rankings

GF AVG GA AVG Power Play
Team 2.69 3.05 21.1

Injuries

Player Injury
N. Backstrom C Nicklas Backstrom C Hip
S. Milano LW Sonny Milano LW Upper Body
E. Bear D Ethan Bear D Personal

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