Player Notes

  • Called up again
    Phillips was called up from AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

    Advice: Phillips has five points over 31 contests between the Capitals and the Penguins at the NHL level this season. His recall suggests Sonny Milano (upper body) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:21 pm
  • Enters Player Assistance Program
    Bear entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

    Advice: Bear will be away from the Capitals indefinitely while receiving care in the program. He has four points over 24 contests with the Capitals this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:05 pm
  • Slated starter for Thursday
    Reimer is expected to start on the road against Carolina on Thursday, according to Max Bultman of The Athletic.

    Advice: Reimer has won his last three starts while saving 90 of 97 shots (.928 save percentage). He's 9-7-2 with a 2.98 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 22 outings this campaign. The Hurricanes, who rank ninth offensively with 3.37 goals per game, figure to be a challenging adversary for Reimer. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:00 pm
  • Sent to minors
    Balinskis was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Wednesday.

    Advice: Balinskis has a goal and three points in 22 games with Florida in 2023-24. He also has contributed three goals and 21 points in 35 outings with Charlotte. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 1:03 pm
  • Might be ready Thursday
    Joshua (upper body) could be an option versus Dallas on Thursday, telling reporters, "Yeah, possibly. I'm not sure yet. We'll talk about it and see how the morning goes," per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

    Advice: At this point, Joshua should probably be considered a game-time decision heading into Thursday's tilt, though the fact that he skated in a second-line role Wednesday serves as a strong indication he's nearing a return. If he does suit up against the Stars, it would be the 27-year-old winger's first appearance since Feb. 13 versus Chicago, a game in which he racked up three points. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 1:01 pm
  • Under the weather
    Kiviranta missed practice Wednesday due to an illness ahead of Thursday's clash with the Rangers, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.

    Advice: Kiviranta hasn't played for the Avs since March 13 versus Vancouver, a stretch of five games, so his illness is unlikely to impact the lineup. The fact the winger has notched just one goal in his last 39 appearances while adding just three helpers means few fantasy players will notice his absence if he's unable to go. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:32 pm
  • Battling illness
    Girard is dealing with an illness, according to Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com, so he's questionable for Thursday's contest versus the Rangers.

    Advice: Girard has three goals, 18 points, 68 hits and 92 blocks in 51 outings in 2023-24. If the 25-year-old can't play Thursday, then Caleb Jones will likely draw into the lineup for the first time since March 13. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:32 pm
  • Questionable for Thursday
    Nichushkin is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rangers because of a lower-body injury, per Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports.

    Advice: Nichushkin has 26 goals and 50 points in 48 outings in 2023-24. His injury is not expected to keep him out long term, but if he does miss Thursday's tilt, then Zach Parise might slide into a top-six role. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:13 pm
  • Suffers torn ACL
    Sundqvist is headed for surgery after sustaining a torn ACL in Monday's matchup with Vegas. He'll be reevaluated in six months.

    Advice: Sundqvist will be hard-pressed to be ready in time for the start of the 2024-25 season given the expected recovery timeframe. Prior to getting hurt, the 30-year-old center was bogged down in a 15-game pointless streak on top of a 24-game goal drought. Fortunately for Sundqvist, he signed a two-year contest extension with the Blues on March 7, otherwise he'd be heading into the free-agent market with this injury hanging over his head. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:06 pm