APRIL 8•WASHINGTONPOST.COM
The Caps, looking to control their fate, need to start scoring againThe Capitals have scored just 10 goals in their last six games, all of them losses, and are hanging on by a thread in the Eastern Conference...
Slumping Panthers begin season-ending homestand vs. SenatorsThe Florida Panthers may be one of the top teams in the NHL this season, but they’re in a slump, going 3-7-2 in their past 12 games.However,...
APRIL 8•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Skids by the Capitals, Flyers and Avalanche have altered the NHL's playoff race
A handful of teams hitting the skids late in the season has changed the complexion of the playoff races around the NHLAPRIL 8•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lucas Johansen - Summoned from AHLJohansen was called up from AHL Hershey on Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
ImpactJohansen has one assist, four shots on goal and seven blocked shots in six NHL outings this season. He will probably replace Rasmus Sandin (upper body) in Tuesday's lineup versus Detroit.
APRIL 8•ROTOWIRE
T.J. Oshie - Traveling with teamOshie (upper body) will travel for the Caps' two-game road trip, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports Monday.
ImpactOshie is far from a lock to get into the lineup but seems to be trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Red Wings. Injuries have impacted the winger's availability, he's missed nine of the team's last 20 contests, which no doubt has factored into him scoring just once in those 11 appearances. Still, if Oshie is given the all-clear, he should be in the mix for a top-six role, likely replacing Michael Sgarbossa for a second-line spot.
APRIL 8•ROTOWIRE
Rasmus Sandin - Not going on road tripSandin (upper body) won't play during Washington's upcoming two-game road trip, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
ImpactSandin, who was injured in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to Ottawa, might be able to return before the end of the regular season. Still, it's unclear if he will be available to play Saturday against Tampa Bay. Sandin has registered three goals, 23 points, 79 shots on net, 106 blocked shots and 75 hits in 68 appearances this season. Vincent Iorio could suit up Tuesday versus Detroit because of Sandin's absence.
APRIL 8•ROTOWIRE
Who's in contention for the Hart Trophy? A look at NHL MVP candidates. - The Boston GlobeThe Oilers' Connor McDavid could be the first back-to-back winner since Alex Ovechkin.
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