Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning - News - February 23, 2024

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Beck Malenstyn - Tallies helper ThursdayMalenstyn recorded an assist, four shots and three hits during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.

ImpactMalenstyn's tenacious forechecking help catalyze Nicolas Aube-Kubel's first period goal and the 26-year-old forward now has three points in his last six games -- alongside 18 hits and 11 blocked shots. Malenstyn has become a solid fourth-line player for the Capitals with five goals and 14 points in 54 games in his first full NHL season but the 145th overall pick from the 2016 NHL Entry Draft will need to secure a larger offensive role to generate much fantasy consideration in standard leagues.

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Joel Edmundson - Bags apple ThursdayEdmundson tallied an assist and dished out four hits during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.

ImpactEdmundson has two helpers in his last three outings after failing to find the scoresheet in his previous 11 games. The offense isn't likely to last, but it can only help boost the 30-year-old's appeal to other teams looking to add a stay-at-home defenseman should the Capitals emerge as sellers before the March 8 trade deadline.

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Tom Wilson - Dishes two helpers ThursdayWilson tallied two assists and added three hits and two blocked shots during Thursday's 5-3 win over the Lightning.

ImpactThis was Wilson's first multi-point game since Dec. 14 as the burly winger has been scuffling since suffering a broken nose in January with just one goal and four points in his last 16 games. With injuries mounting in their forward ranks, the Capitals will need Wilson to become a more consistent offensive producer as the 2023-24 season enters the home stretch.

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Nic Dowd - On injured reserveDowd (upper body) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

ImpactDowd, who last played Tuesday, was already expected to miss Washington's contest Saturday, but he's now also been ruled out for Monday's game against Ottawa as well. He has eight goals, 16 points, 58 hits and 57 blocks in 45 outings in 2023-24. Hendrix Lapierre was called up from AHL Hershey in a corresponding move.

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T.J. Oshie - Not playing SaturdayOshie (lower body) will not play in Florida on Saturday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

ImpactOshie won't skate Friday or Saturday and could be out a while as the Capitals are still unsure as to the severity of the injury. Oshie has 10 goals and 18 points in 38 games this season. Look for Tom Wilson to move up to the first line alongside Dylan Strome and Alex Ovechkin, while Sonny Milano could see time on the second power play.

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Lightning take losing streak into matchup with the Islanders

The Tampa Bay Lightning head into the matchup against the New York Islanders as losers of three straight games

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Capitals bring win streak into game against the Panthers

The Washington Capitals will try to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Florida Panthers

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