WASHINGTON CAPITALS 28-23-7 · 5TH IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
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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
Capitals @ Coyotes 12/4 | NHL Highlights 2023
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Hunter Shepard - Dropped to AHL Shepard was returned to AHL Hershey on Monday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Shepard will be replaced in the lineup by Charlie Lindgren (illness), who will return from a one-game absence. Darcy Kuemper will be between the pipes against the Coyotes on Monday.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charlie Lindgren - Back on ice Monday Lindgren (illness) skated as part of Monday's optional skate and should be available against Arizona, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Lindgren was on the ice with fellow reserve netminder Hunter Shepard, so it's possible either guy could dress as the backup behind Darcy Kuemper on Monday. Eventually, the Caps will return Shepard to the minors with Lindgren slotting into the No. 2 role. A back-to-back against the Rangers and Blackhawks on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, likely is the next time Lindgren will get a start.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Darcy Kuemper - Starting in Arizona Kuemper will guard the road goal Monday against the Coyotes, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Impact In his last outing, Kuemper made 32 saves on 35 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Vegas. He has posted a 5-5-2 record this season with a 3.04 GAA and an .894 save percentage over 12 games played. Arizona ranks 15th in the league this campaign with 3.22 goals per contest.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Evgeny Kuznetsov - Healthy scratch Monday Kuznetsov will be a healthy scratch Monday against Arizona, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Impact Kuznetsov only has one goal in his past six outings. The 31-year-old forward has struggled this season, picking up four goals and five assists over 19 appearances. Matthew Phillips will probably return to the lineup Monday after being scratched for the past two contests.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Charlie Lindgren - Returns to practice Lindgren (illness) was on the ice for Sunday's practice, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Lindgren was held out of Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights due to an undisclosed ailment, but he appears to be making a quick recovery. The 29-year-old's availability for Monday's clash with the Coyotes has yet to be determined, but with a 2.30 GAA and .934 save percentage behind a 5-2-0 record, the Capitals can breathe a sigh of relief that Lindgren's absence isn't likely to be a lengthy one.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coyotes bring winning streak into home matchup with the Capitals

The Arizona Coyotes head into a matchup with the Washington Capitals as winners of four straight games
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press
John Carlson - Bags apple in loss Carlson picked up an assist and four PIM in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Carlson is up to seven helpers and a plus-6 rating over his last nine contests. He had the secondary assist on Tom Wilson's third-period tally. Carlson is up to 14 points, 45 shots on net, 48 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 21 outings this season. He's a little behind the pace that saw him rack up 29 points in 40 games last year, a campaign that was shortened by a long-term injury absence.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dylan Strome - Gathers helper in loss Strome picked up an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Strome snapped a four-game point drought when he set up Tom Wilson's third-period tally. The Capitals have scored just nine times over the last five games, so it's not unusual that Strome's been affected by the team's struggles. The 26-year-old center has been one of the better forwards on the roster with eight goals, three helpers, 41 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 21 contests overall.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Wilson - Breaks up shutout bid Wilson scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Wilson scored with 3:14 left in the game to break up Logan Thompson's shutout bid. With four goals over his last two games, Wilson has found his shot during the Capitals' road trip out west. He's also been on the top line consistently in recent games, which helps his chances to produce offense. The heavy-hitting winger is up to eight goals, five assists, 62 shots on net, 59 hits, 45 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 21 appearances.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Darcy Kuemper - Little help in loss Kuemper stopped 32 of 35 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Impact Kuemper started consecutive games for the first time since a three-game stretch from Oct. 27-Nov. 2. He did alright but received no goal support until Tom Wilson tallied with 3:14 left in the third period. Kuemper's gone 2-2-0 with 12 goals allowed over his last four outings. The plainly average stretch has him down to 5-5-2 with a 3.04 GAA and an .894 save percentage through 12 starts this season. The Capitals' road trip ends Monday in Arizona, and Kuemper is likely to start if Charlie Lindgren has not recovered from the illness that kept him from suiting up Saturday.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Capitals @ Golden Knights 12/2 | NHL Highlights 2023
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Jack Eichel Fully Fools Darcy Kuemper With NO-LOOK Pass to Mark Stone for Easy Goal
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Charlie Lindgren - Dealing with illness Lindgren is dealing with an illness and will consequently miss Saturday's road game against Vegas, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Impact Lindgren has a 5-2-0 record, 2.30 GAA and .934 save percentage in seven contests this season. Darcy Kuemper is expected to face the Golden Knights. Hunter Shepard, who was summoned from AHL Hershey, is penciled in as the backup goaltender, though he didn't arrive in time for the pregame warmups.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Shepard - Up from AHL Shepard was called up from AHL Hershey on Saturday.
Impact Shepard has a 2.66 GAA and an .898 save percentage in 10 outings with Hershey this year. He also has a 2-0-0 record, 2.50 GAA and .915 save percentage in two contests with Washington. Darcy Kuemper is expected to start in Saturday's road game against Vegas, but Charlie Lindgren missed the morning skate for maintenance reasons, so it's possible Shepard will dress as the backup goaltender in his place.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Darcy Kuemper - Starting in Vegas Kuemper will defend the road net Saturday against Vegas, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.
Impact Kuemper is coming off a 28-save effort in Thursday's 5-4 win over Anaheim. He has a 5-4-2 record this season with a 3.04 GAA and an .892 save percentage through 11 appearances. Vegas sits 18th in the league this campaign with 3.13 goals per game.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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