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T.J. Oshie wears neck guard during game vs. Islanders Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie is wearing a neck guard against the New York Islanders Thursday night. Here’s what you need to know:...
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darcy Kuemper - Starting versus Islanders Kuemper will protect the home goal versus the Islanders on Thursday, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.
Impact Kuemper has bounced back from a poor start to the season, winning each of his last two starts. He's 3-2-1 with a 2.92 GAA and a .903 save percentage through six outings. The Islanders have scored 17 times over their last six games and continue to display an inconsistent offense.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Capitals vs. Islanders Game Thread - 11/2/23 Right this way to your Caps-Isles open thread…
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • JAPERSRINK.COM
Capitals host Islanders, aim for fourth consecutive win The Washington Capitals aim to win their fourth straight game on Thursday when they host the New York Islanders.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Charlie Lindgren - Available Thursday Lindgren (leg) expects to be available for Thursday's home game versus the Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Impact Lindgren's status was put into question after he took a puck to an unpadded spot on his leg during Monday's practice. The 29-year-old goaltender stopped 31 of 35 shots in a 4-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Oct. 13, but he hasn't been asked to play in net since. Darcy Kuemper has been leaned on heavily and is expected to continue to serve as the Capitals' No. 1 netminder.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sonny Milano - 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
Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom taking leave to evaluate his health Washington Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom, who has come back from 2022 hip resurfacing, is taking a leave of absence to decide his future.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Connor McMichael - Sliding to center McMichael lined up as the third-line center during Wednesday's practice, Sammi Silber of The Hockey news reports.
Impact McMichael is poised to anchor the third line in the wake of Nicklas Backstrom (hip) announcing he is stepping away from the team to ponder his playing future. The 22-year-old McMichael had been a good fit as a top-six winger despite only having two goals and three points in eight games, but he'll now get an opportunity to return to his natural position following Backstrom's announcement. The 25th overall pick from the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, McMichael is likely to get a regular role moving forward, but the lack of top-six ice time could make his offensive production less consistent, especially as he adapts to the rigors of playing center in the NHL.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
HockeyBuzz.com - Eklund - Capitals Backstrom "Stepping away from team and game." Buzz@3 NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
Capitals C Nicklas Backstrom steps away due to injury Feb 18, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) skates during the warmups before the game agai...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Capitals C Nicklas Backstrom steps away due to injury Feb 18, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) skates during the warmups before the game agai...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Capitals' Bäckström stepping away from team "This is a difficult decision, but one that I feel is right for my health at this time," Nicklas Bäckström said.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom to Step Away Due to Injuries Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom will be stepping away from the game indefinitely to deal with his ongoing injury situation.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom to Step Away Due to Injuries Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom will be stepping away from the game indefinitely to deal with his ongoing injury situation.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Backstrom taking time away from hockey, Capitals with 'ongoing injury situation' | NHL.com Forward had resurfacing surgery on left hip in June of 2022
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NHL.COM
Nicklas Backstrom steps away from Capitals amid 'ongoing injury situation' “Given my ongoing injury situation, I decided to take some time and step away from the game,” Backstrom said in a statement Wednesday. “This...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the Washington Capitals because of his hip

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the team because of what he called an “ongoing injury situation” after a slow start to the season on...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • Associated Press
Nicklas Backstrom - Taking time off to focus on health Backstrom, who underwent hip surgery in 2022 but has been playing this season, announced Wednesday he would be temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health. Additio...
Impact Backstrom cited his "injury situation" in his explanation for taking time off from hockey, but he didn't specify if his hip is the issue or if there is a different problem. The 35-year-old also didn't provide a potential timetable for his return, but given the nature of the announcement, it seems fair to believe he'll miss a decent chunk of time at a minimum. Backstrom has just one assist in eight contests while averaging 14:34 of ice time this year, and if he's been playing injured, that would explain his lack of production and limited role. Hendrix Lapierre, who was recalled Sunday, might play regularly during Backstrom's absence.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals bring win streak into matchup with the Islanders

The Washington Capitals play the New York Islanders with a three winning streak on the line
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • Associated Press
Penguins looking into neck protection gear for players A Penguins source said the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins would also pursue implementing neck protection in some form.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Charlie Lindgren - Leaves practice early Lindgren suffered an undisclosed injury at Monday's practice, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Impact Lindgren's current injury concern is reportedly unrelated to the back problem that previously forced him to spend some time on injured reserve. Without any back-to-backs on the schedule this week, it's possible that Lindgren won't miss any potential starts. Even once Lindgren is back to 100 percent, Darcy Kuemper figures to remain the primary starter.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Tom Wilson - Pots game-winner Wilson tallied a goal, a plus-2 rating, five shots and seven hits during Sunday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
Impact Wilson's go-ahead goal was the 300th point of his NHL career and powered the Capitals to their third consecutive win. The physical winger has meshed well with Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome on the top line, posting two goals and five points in his last six games. Wilson is re-establishing himself as a multi-category contributor after spending most of the 2022-23 season working back from knee surgery.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Jensen - Tallies helper Jensen registered an assist and added two shots while logging 15:39 of ice time during Sunday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
Impact Jensen's assist on Dylan Strome's game-tying goal early in the third period snapped a seven-game scoring drought. The 33-year-old missed most of the preseason due to a personal matter but may finally be shaking the rust off following a long offseason. At any rate, more consistent production is needed from the Minnesota native before fantasy managers should take notice.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
John Carlson - Picks up two helpers Sunday Carlson notched two assists in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
Impact The veteran blueliner helped set up the Capitals' last two goals as they rallied from a 1-0 deficit in the third period. Carlson has a goal and seven points in eight games to begin the season, as he looks to rebound from an injury-plagued 2022-23 campaign that saw him manage only 29 points in 40 games -- his lowest output since 2012-13.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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