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Top Capitals News
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Capitals' Pierre-Luc Dubois: Set to miss extended time
Head coach Spencer Carbery said Monday that Dubois (lower body) will be out for an "extended period of time," Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Dubois suffered a lower-body injury in the first period of Friday's loss to the Islanders, and he was unavailable for Saturday's matchup against Buffalo. He's still being evaluated as of Monday, and it's not yet clear whether he'll require surgery. However, the Capitals don't expect the 27-year-old to return anytime soon, regardless of whether he undergoes a procedure.
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Capitals' Corey Schueneman: Involved in minor-league swap
Washington acquired Schueneman from St. Louis on Monday in exchange for Calle Rosen.
Schueneman has one goal and five assists through nine appearances with AHL Springfield this season. He will report to AHL Hershey and could be a call-up option at some point in the year for the Capitals.
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Capitals' Sonny Milano: Nets first goal
Milano scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Sabres.
Milano's first goal since the 2023-24 season tied the game at three goals apiece to eventually force overtime. After missing the majority of last season with an upper-body injury, Milano's finally healthy enough to suit up. In 2023-24, Milano posted 15 goals in 49 games.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Pots goal Saturday
Protas scored a goal and put two shots on net in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Buffalo.
Protas ended a three-game point drought Saturday with a twine finder less than two and a half minutes into regulation. Overall, the 24-year-old forward is up to five goals, 10 points and 28 shots on goal in 12 appearances this season. After a 66-point outburst in 76 regular-season games last season, Protas continues to prove that he can be a reliable source of offense for the Capitals. While his category coverage isn't the strongest, his offensive capabilities, along with an uptick in power-play time this season, make him a good option in most fantasy formats.
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Capitals' Dylan Strome: Scores in return
Strome netted a goal and put six shots on target in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Sabres.
After missing two games with a lower-body injury, Strome got back on the scoresheet just outside of the first minute of Saturday's contest. With the twine finder, Strome has three goals, 11 points and 22 shots on net in 10 appearances this season. The 28-year-old center was off to a hot start with 10 points across a five-game stretch to begin the season, so his tally Saturday is an encouraging sign that he'll continue to be a focal point of the Capitals' offense this year. It'll be a tough task to repeat his point-per-game scoring output through 82 regular-season games last year, but Strome should finish above the 70-point mark even if he slows down a bit offensively.
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Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Falls short in shootout
Lindgren made 21 saves on 24 attempts on net in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Sabres.
After allowing three goals in the first, Lindgren survived the extra period before surrendering the lone tally of the shootout to Buffalo defenseman Bowen Byram. With the loss, Lindgren now has a 1-2-1 record, 3.47 GAA and an .880 save percentage through four appearances. With each loss that passes for the 31-year-old goalie, Washington's starting netminder Logan Thompson seems to grab a larger hold on the top spot of the depth chart. While Lindgren appeared in 39 regular-season games a year ago, he is on pace to take the ice in just 20 games this year if the current goalie rotation keeps up. Lindgren still has some fantasy value as a spot start, but there are likely better external options receiving more opportunities in net than him.
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Capitals' Cole Hutson: Strong weekend despite losses
Hutson scored a goal and added four assists over two games as Boston University was swept by the University of Maine this weekend.
Hutson had a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-4 loss, then added three helpers in an 8-5 loss Saturday. The 19-year-old is up to 13 points over nine games to begin the season for the Terriers, setting a similar pace to last year, when he had 14 goals and 48 points over 39 appearances. The 19-year-old defenseman looks to be a promising scorer from the blue line, which should make Capitals fans happy in a few years.
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Capitals' Lynden Lakovic: Three points in Saturday's loss
Lakovic scored a goal on three shots and added two assists in WHL Moose Jaw's 6-4 loss to Prince Albert.
Lakovic is up to 13 goals and 18 points through 14 games this season. This was his first multi-assist effort as well as his fifth performance with two or more points. The Capitals prospect was getting his offense through a high shot volume early in the season, but he hasn't had more than five shots in any outing during his active seven-game point streak, so he's looking a bit more efficient now.
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Capitals' Garin Bjorklund: Secures first AHL shutout
Bjorklund posted a 25-save shutout in AHL Hershey's 2-0 win over Providence on Saturday.
Bjorklund earned his first AHL shutout in just his sixth game at the level. He's allowed just seven goals on 101 shots to begin 2025-26, going 3-0-1 in four contests. Clay Stevenson is the presumed starter for Hershey and the first in line for a call-up should the Capitals need one, but Bjorklund is just 23 years old and looks to be developing into a decent prospect in his own right.
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Capitals' Dylan Strome: Slated to play
Strome (lower body) is expected to play Saturday versus the Sabres, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Strome was labeled a game-time decision earlier in the day, but he took warmups in a top-six spot while Spencer Smallman was an extra. The 28-year-old Strome will functionally replace Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) in the lineup for this contest.
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Capitals' Pierre-Luc Dubois: Deemed day-to-day
Dubois (lower body) is day-to-day and won't play against Buffalo on Saturday, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Dubois sustained the injury in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders. He hasn't earned a point in five appearances this season while posting nine shots on goal, six hits and three blocked shots. If Dylan Strome (lower body) isn't ready to return to the lineup, Spencer Smallman will make his NHL debut versus the Sabres on Saturday.
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Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Expected to face Buffalo
Lindgren is set to guard the road crease against Buffalo on Saturday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Lindgren earned a 35-save shutout in his season debut against the Rangers on Oct. 12, but he's allowed 11 goals on 58 shots (.810 save percentage) in his two outings since that perfect game. He's also traditionally had mixed results against the Sabres, posting a 2-2-1 record, 3.50 GAA and .877 save percentage across six career regular-season appearances. Buffalo is 4-4-3 and ranks 19th in goals per game with 3.00 this year.
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Capitals' Dylan Strome: Game-time call
Strome (lower body) will be a game-time decision against Buffalo on Saturday, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Strome has two goals and 10 points in nine appearances with Washington in 2025-26. He's missed the Capitals' past two games because of the injury. Spencer Smallman might make his NHL debut if Strome isn't able to face the Sabres.
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Capitals' Spencer Smallman: Up from minors
Smallman was called up from AHL Hershey on Saturday.
Smallman has two goals and three points in six minor-league appearances this season. The 29-year-old might make his NHL debut against Buffalo on Saturday if Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) and Dylan Strome (lower body) aren't able to play.
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Capitals' Bogdan Trineyev: Goal, assist Friday
Trineyev scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in AHL Hershey's 3-2 overtime win over Springfield.
Trineyev is off to a fine start in his third full AHL campaign, logging six points over eight appearances so far. The 23-year-old winger had point totals of 22 and 16 over the previous two regular seasons, but he's poised to take a significant step up in 2025-26. However, he's not among the top prospects for the Capitals to call upon if they need to make a move for forward depth at the NHL level.
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Capitals' Matt Roy: Nabs first helper of season
Roy logged an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders.
Roy's helper on a Tom Wilson goal in the second period was the first point of the year for the veteran defenseman. He's added 14 hits, 21 blocked shots, 15 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 11 appearances. Roy's usage is mostly defensive, so don't expect a ton of point production, though he has recorded at least 20 points in four straight seasons.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Scores lone goal in loss
Wilson scored a goal, added three hits and blocked two shots in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders.
Wilson started the year hot, but the Capitals' offense has quieted with just two goals over the last three games. Wilson has one of those tallies, as he banged home a rebound in the second period of this contest. The 31-year-old power winger is up to six goals, 12 points, 23 shots on net, 32 hits, eight PIM and a plus-3 rating over 11 outings this season.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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2.56 (26th) |
2.31 (1st) |
15.0 (26th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| P. Dubois LW Pierre-Luc Dubois LW | Lower Body |
| R. Sandin D Rasmus Sandin D | Upper Body |
| E. Frank C Ethen Frank C | Upper Body |
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