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Caps' Sonny Milano scores in 5th straight game in win over Blackhawks Sonny Milano scored a goal in his fifth straight game and Charlie Lindgren made 31 saves to lift the host Washington Capitals to a 4-1 victo...

MARCH 10, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Two more points Thursday Milano tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Milano picked up an assist on Ivan Miroshnichenko's tally late in the second period before adding a goal early in the third, beating Alex Nedeljkovic with a wrister to extend Washington's lead to 6-0. The 27-year-old Milano now has goals in four straight contests and seven points (five goals, two assists) in seven outings since returning from a 27-game stint on IR. Overall, Milano's up to nine goals and 15 points through 30 games this season.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Friday Milano (illness) will return to the lineup Friday versus Philadelphia, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Milano missed the last two games with his illness. The 27-year-old has six goals and five assists in 27 games this season. He will line up on the second unit, alongside Dylan Strome and Max Pacioretty.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Milano (illness) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Detroit, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Milano will miss his second straight contest after being a late scratch for Monday's 6-3 win over Ottawa. He has notched six goals and 11 points in 27 outings this season. Milano will be replaced in Tuesday's lineup by Pierrick Dube.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Milano (illness) will not play Monday against the Senators.

Impact Milano was scratched before the warmup and his availability for Tuesday's game against Detroit remains uncertain. Pierrick Dube will take the 27-year-old's spot in the lineup against the Senators.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp Saturday Milano tallied a goal and blocked two shots during Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers.

Impact Milano has tallied three points in four games since returning from an upper body injury that sidelined him for the better part of two months. The 27-year-old could see an increased role if the Capitals move out pending free agents ahead of the trade deadline so fantasy managers should keep an eye on him in the home stretch of the season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal in return Milano scored a goal on his lone shot in Saturday's 4-3 win over Montreal.

Impact After missing Washington's last 27 games with an upper-body injury, Milano made an impact in his return to the lineup, deflecting a Max Pacioretty shot past Jake Allen to put the Caps ahead 3-2 early in the third period. The 27-year-old Milano has five goals and nine points in 24 games this season. He'll likely continue to skate in a middle-six role going forward.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Milano (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Saturday against Montreal, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Milano is projected to occupy a middle-six role after missing the past 27 contests. He has supplied four goals, four assists and 20 shots on net in 23 outings this season.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return Milano (upper body) could return to action Saturday against the Canadiens, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Milano has missed the last 27 games due to an upper-body injury, but it appears his absence may finally be coming to an end. The 27-year-old winger has picked up just eight points while averaging 12:12 of ice time through 23 contests this campaign, so don't expect him to be a useful fantasy option upon his return.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for contact Milano (upper body) shed his no-contact jersey for Tuesday's morning skate, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Milano has been out for nearly two months, but he appears to be nearing a return after being cleared to shed his no-contact jersey. The 27-year-old winger has four goals and eight points in 23 games this season and might find regular ice time more of a challenge now that Max Pacioretty has returned from his Achilles injury.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wearing non-contact jersey Friday Milano (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Friday, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Milano has been on the ice at practice this week and has yet to be cleared for contact. The 27-year-old winger last played four weeks ago. Milano has four goals, four assists and 20 shots on goal in 23 games this season. He will compete for ice time on the fourth line with Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Matthew Phillips upon his return.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 12, 2024 • NHL.COM

Heads to IR Milano (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact The nature of Milano's injury remains unclear, but the winger only has one goal in his last nine games so this may be something that has just been nagging him. Joe Snively has been recalled from AHL Hershey and will be in the mix with Matthew Phillips for added playing time in the interim.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from scratch with bang Milano scored the game-winning goal Saturday in a 4-0 victory over the Rangers.

Impact He scored from the bottom of the left circle off a cross-crease pass from Martin Fehervary. Milano was a healthy scratch Thursday in the Caps' shootout loss to the Stars, and before that, he had gone seven games without a point. With eight points in 22 games this season, Milano isn't consistent enough to be a fantasy contributor.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday Milano will be a healthy scratch Thursday against the Stars, Ben Raby of WTOP News reports.

Impact Milano -- who has no points and just four shots in his last seven games-- will make way for Evgeny Kuznetsov when the Capitals host the Stars. The 27-year-old was enjoying a good start to the season before the Thanksgiving holiday with seven points in his first 14 games, but he will need to rekindle his scoring touch to warrant a regular spot in the lineup.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in win Milano scored a goal and an assist on two shots in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact Milano knotted the game at 1-1 with a wrist shot near the goal line. He also picked up an assist on Hendrix Lapierre's goal. This performance gives the American forward points in three of the last four games with four points in that span. He is now up to three goals and seven points in 14 games on the season.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Thursday Milano (illness) feels good to play Thursday against the Islanders, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Milano missed Sunday's 3-1 win over San Jose because of the illness. He has a goal and two points in seven contests this season. Milano's return coincides with Nicklas Backstrom (hip) exiting the lineup.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Milano (illness) won't play Sunday against the Sharks, per Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington.

Impact Milano ultimately won't be able to go Sunday after missing practice Saturday with an illness. The 27-year-old Milano has a goal and an assist through seven games this season. Hendrix Lapierre will step in as Washington's fourth-line center as Milano will look to return for the Caps' next game vs. the Islanders on Thursday.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Saturday Milano (illness) did not practice Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Milano's status appears to be in question for Sunday's game against San Jose. The 27-year-old winger has a goal and an assist through seven games in Washington this season. If Milano is forced to miss time, Connor McMichael could be bumped up to a top-six role.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in win Milano scored a goal, added two PIM and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils.

Impact Milano had the Capitals' third goal, though the Devils would score the next four before the Capitals countered in the third period for the win. This was Milano's first tally and second point of the season. He's added three shots on net, six PIM and a minus-4 rating over six contests, struggling to generate much offense while filling a middle-six role.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up assist Milano registered an assist in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Flames.

Impact Milano set up Matthew Phillips' first NHL tally in the second period. Milano has played in a third-line role to begin 2023-24, posting one shot on goal and an even plus-minus rating to go with his helper. The 27-year-old winger is not known for physical play -- his career high for hits is 39, set last year when he had 33 points in 64 outings with the Capitals.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal Sunday Milano tallied a goal, four shots and two hits during Sunday's 4-3 preseason loss to the Sabres.

Impact Milano netted the tying goal in the third period before the Capitals fell in the shootout. The 27-year-old acquitted himself well in his first season in Washington, posting 11 goals and 33 points in 62 games. With a three-year, $5.7 million contract extension in hand, The Long Island native will be counted on to be a sparkplug in the Capitals' top-nine and is worth a flyer in deeper formats as long as he can stay healthy.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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APRIL 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Good to go Milano (upper body) will return to the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Milano has registered 11 goals, 32 points and 75 shots on net in 58 contests this campaign. He will replace T.J. Oshie (upper body) in the lineup following a three-game absence.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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