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Aliaksei Protas - Two-point night Thursday Protas tallied a goal, an assist and three shots during Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Stars.
Impact Protas opened the scoring with a shot from behind the goal line that banked off Stars netminder Scott Wedgewood and into the net. The hulking forward has posted two goals and seven points in his last nine games and seems to be meshing well on the second line with Connor McMichael and Anthony Mantha, so those in deeper formats may want to give him a look.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Phillips - Dishes helper Thursday Phillips registered an assist while logging 11:40 of ice time during Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Stars.
Impact Phillips has managed just two assists in his last 14 games and has served as healthy scratch in recent weeks. With T.J. Oshie (upper body) nearing a return and Max Pacioretty (achilles) possibly returning before the end of the month, Phillips will need to jumpstart his offensive game if he wishes to continue garnering regular ice time.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
T.J. Oshie - Game-time call Saturday Oshie (upper body) will be a game-time decision against the Rangers on Saturday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Oshie has been out of action for the club's last six contests due to his upper-body injury. It's been a difficult start to the season for the veteran winger, as he has registered a mere two points in 17 appearances while averaging 16:40 of ice time. In order to suit up against the Rangers, Oshie will need to be activated off injured reserve, which will likely mean Hendrix Lapierre is returned to the minors.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Evgeny Kuznetsov - Scores in return to lineup Kuznetsov scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to Dallas.
Impact Kuznetsov was a healthy scratch in Washington's last game versus Arizona after tallying just one point in his prior six games. The veteran winger made an impact in his return Thursday, finishing a breakaway in the second period to put the Caps ahead 3-1. Kuznetsov now has five goals and 10 points through 20 games this season after posting 55 points (12 goals, 43 assists) last year.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aliaksei Protas - Two points in shootout loss Protas tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Stars.
Impact Protas opened the scoring midway through the first period, taking advantage of a puck Scott Wedgewood mishandled behind the net, before adding an assist on Evgeny Kuznetsov's goal in the second. The 22-year-old Protas came into Thursday''s matchup with just two assists in his last seven games. He now has three goals and 11 points through 22 games this season. Protas should continue to skate in a top-six role while registering time on the second power-play unit.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Mantha - Dishes helper Thursday Mantha tallied a power-play assist while logging 14:20 of ice time during Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Stars.
Impact The helper gives Mantha two goals and four points over his last five games as the enigmatic winger seems to be improving as he gets more comfortable with head coach Spencer Carbery's system. The 29-year-old winger has been working as a top-six winger since T.J. Oshie (upper body) has been sidelined, but the with the latter nearing a return it remains to be seen if Mantha will continue to play such a prominent role or if he will be returned to more of a depth role moving forward.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Ovechkin - Reaches milestone Ovechkin tallied a power-play assist and added three shots during Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Stars.
Impact The helper marked the 1,500th point of Ovechkin's career, becoming just the 16th player in NHL history to reach the milestone. The 38-year-old winger has had a stunning career and continues to chase down Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goal-scoring title, but with just five goals and 15 points in 23 games, Ovechkin has been somewhat of a disappointment to fantasy managers to this point in the 2023-224 campaign.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Washington hosts New York following Strome's 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers after Dylan Strome's two-goal game against the Dallas Stars in the Capitals' 5-4 shootout loss
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • Associated Press
Charlie Lindgren - Falls in shootout Lindgren stopped 34 of 38 shots in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Stars.
Impact Lindgren and the Capitals carried a one-goal lead into the third period, but a pair of Roope Hintz goals evened the score 4-4 before Washington would eventually fall in a shootout. The 29-year-old Lindgren is now 5-2-1 with a .924 save percentage and 2.61 GAA on the season. Despite the loss, Lindgren could still work his way into a timeshare in net as Darcy Kuemper's struggled to an .877 save percentage over his last five starts.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dylan Strome - Two goals in shootout loss Strome tallied a pair of goals in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Stars.
Impact Strome put the Capitals ahead 2-1 in the second period, beating Scott Wedgewood with a wrister, before adding a second goal on the power play in the third. It's the third two-goal game for Strome this season, though he came into Thursday's contest with just one point (an assist) in his previous six games. Overall, the 26-year-old Strome is up to 10 goals and 13 points through 23 games on the campaign.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NHL Highlights | Stars vs. Capitals - December 7, 2023
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE
1500 points for Alex Ovechkin!
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Capitals' Dylan Strome Nets 100th Career Goal Off Alex Ovechkin's 1500th Point
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Ovi one-timer vs. hockey stick 🏒💥🥴
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Sonny Milano - 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
Charlie Lindgren - First off ice Thursday Lindgren was the first netminder off the ice at morning practice, indicating he will get the home start versus Dallas on Thursday, per Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington.
Impact Lindgren will get his first start in four games, although he came on in relief of Darcy Kuemper on Monday, stopping 19 of 22 shots in a 6-0 loss to Arizona. Lindgren is 5-2-1 with a 2.46 GAA and .928 save percentage this season. The Stars are coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to Florida on Wednesday. Dallas is averaging 29.8 shots per game, 22nd-best in the NHL.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
T.J. Oshie - Practicing Thursday Oshie (upper body) is practicing in a regular jersey Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Impact Oshie was in a non-contact jersey at practice Wednesday and is nearing a return to the lineup after missing the last five games. Oshie had eight straight 40-plus point campaigns in the NHL earlier in his career, but the 36-year-old has only a goal and an assist in 17 contests this season.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ovi goes for 1,500th Point Tonight as Capitals face Robertson, Stars on ESPN
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Dallas looks to break road losing streak, visits Washington

The Dallas Stars travel to the Washington Capitals looking to stop a three-game road slide
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • Associated Press
Max Pacioretty - Not close to returning Pacioretty (Achilles) is still at least two weeks away from returning, but he has been skating regularly, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com on Wednesday.
Impact Pacioretty hasn't played since Jan. 19 because of the injury and logged just five contests in 2022-23. Even when the 35-year-old does return, it might take time for him to shake off the rust, though there's a good chance he'll get an opportunity to serve in a top-six role. Pacioretty has also excelled in recent years when healthy, contributing 78 goals and 157 points in 163 contests from 2019-20 through 2022-23.
DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
T.J. Oshie - Hoping to play Saturday Oshie (upper body) is looking to practice Friday and could be an option against the Rangers on Saturday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Impact Oshie has already missed the last five games and is slated to be out for at least one more. It's been a disappointing start to the season for the veteran winger, as he has managed just one goal and one assist in 17 contests. At this rate, Oshie will likely miss the 20-goal threshold for the third straight season.
DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Evgeny Kuznetsov - Set to draw back into lineup Kuznetsov is expected to draw into the Capitals' lineup Thursday versus Dallas after being a healthy scratch Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Impact Kuznetsov has four goals and nine points in 19 games this season, which puts him on pace to decline from 55 points in 81 outings in 2022-23. He's also been quiet recently with just one point (a goal) over his last six appearances. Kuznetsov will attempt to break out of his slump Thursday while likely serving on the second line and second power-play unit. Sonny Milano might be a healthy scratch after dressing in Washington's previous 14 contests.
DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
T.J. Oshie - Returns to practice Oshie (upper body) took part in Wednesday's practice, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Oshie was on the ice for the first time since exiting a 5-0 loss to the Oilers on Nov. 24. The 36-year-old was sporting a non-contact jersey which indicates he may not be cleared to return in time for Thursday's home game against the Stars. The 24th overall pick from the 2005 NHL Entry Draft has one goal and one assist in 17 games, so his fantasy value remains fairly low until he can rekindle his scoring touch.
DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charlie Lindgren - Makes relief appearance Lindgen stopped 19 of 22 shots in Monday's 6-0 loss to Arizona after starter Darcy Kuemper was pulled.
Impact Kuemper, who picked up the loss in the contest, got the hook before the end of the first period after surrendering three goals on five shots. Lindgren has 5-2-0 record this season with a 2.46 GAA and a .928 save percentage over eight appearances.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Darcy Kuemper - Yanked in opening period Kuemper surrendered three goals on just five shots before he was pulled in the first period of Monday's 6-0 loss to the Coyotes.
Impact It was a brutal night for Kuemper against his former team, as he surrendered three goals on the first five shots he faced before he was replaced by Charlie Lindgren midway through the opening period. The 33-year-old Kuemper falls to 5-6-2 with an .887 save percentage on the season. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, likely to come Thursday against the Stars.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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