Impact Milano was scratched before the warmup and his availability for Tuesday's game against Detroit remains uncertain. Pierrick Dube will take the 27-year-old's spot in the lineup against the Senators.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
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Out Monday Milano (illness) will not play Monday against the Senators.
Lights lamp Saturday Milano tallied a goal and blocked two shots during Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers.
Impact Milano has tallied three points in four games since returning from an upper body injury that sidelined him for the better part of two months. The 27-year-old could see an increased role if the Capitals move out pending free agents ahead of the trade deadline so fantasy managers should keep an eye on him in the home stretch of the season.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Goal in return Milano scored a goal on his lone shot in Saturday's 4-3 win over Montreal.
Impact After missing Washington's last 27 games with an upper-body injury, Milano made an impact in his return to the lineup, deflecting a Max Pacioretty shot past Jake Allen to put the Caps ahead 3-2 early in the third period. The 27-year-old Milano has five goals and nine points in 24 games this season. He'll likely continue to skate in a middle-six role going forward.
FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to rock Milano (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Saturday against Montreal, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Impact Milano is projected to occupy a middle-six role after missing the past 27 contests. He has supplied four goals, four assists and 20 shots on net in 23 outings this season.
FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Closing in on return Milano (upper body) could return to action Saturday against the Canadiens, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Milano has missed the last 27 games due to an upper-body injury, but it appears his absence may finally be coming to an end. The 27-year-old winger has picked up just eight points while averaging 12:12 of ice time through 23 contests this campaign, so don't expect him to be a useful fantasy option upon his return.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for contact Milano (upper body) shed his no-contact jersey for Tuesday's morning skate, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Milano has been out for nearly two months, but he appears to be nearing a return after being cleared to shed his no-contact jersey. The 27-year-old winger has four goals and eight points in 23 games this season and might find regular ice time more of a challenge now that Max Pacioretty has returned from his Achilles injury.
FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Wearing non-contact jersey Friday Milano (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Friday, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Impact Milano has been on the ice at practice this week and has yet to be cleared for contact. The 27-year-old winger last played four weeks ago. Milano has four goals, four assists and 20 shots on goal in 23 games this season. He will compete for ice time on the fourth line with Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Matthew Phillips upon his return.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Fans flock to arena for Capitals Milano Chia Planter giveaway | NHL.com Veteran forward is center of pregame attention thanks to unique item
JANUARY 12 • NHL.COM
Heads to IR Milano (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Impact The nature of Milano's injury remains unclear, but the winger only has one goal in his last nine games so this may be something that has just been nagging him. Joe Snively has been recalled from AHL Hershey and will be in the mix with Matthew Phillips for added playing time in the interim.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from scratch with bang Milano scored the game-winning goal Saturday in a 4-0 victory over the Rangers.
Impact He scored from the bottom of the left circle off a cross-crease pass from Martin Fehervary. Milano was a healthy scratch Thursday in the Caps' shootout loss to the Stars, and before that, he had gone seven games without a point. With eight points in 22 games this season, Milano isn't consistent enough to be a fantasy contributor.
DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Thursday Milano will be a healthy scratch Thursday against the Stars, Ben Raby of WTOP News reports.
Impact Milano -- who has no points and just four shots in his last seven games-- will make way for Evgeny Kuznetsov when the Capitals host the Stars. The 27-year-old was enjoying a good start to the season before the Thanksgiving holiday with seven points in his first 14 games, but he will need to rekindle his scoring touch to warrant a regular spot in the lineup.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
One of each in win Milano scored a goal and an assist on two shots in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
Impact Milano knotted the game at 1-1 with a wrist shot near the goal line. He also picked up an assist on Hendrix Lapierre's goal. This performance gives the American forward points in three of the last four games with four points in that span. He is now up to three goals and seven points in 14 games on the season.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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
Out Sunday Milano (illness) won't play Sunday against the Sharks, per Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington.
Impact Milano ultimately won't be able to go Sunday after missing practice Saturday with an illness. The 27-year-old Milano has a goal and an assist through seven games this season. Hendrix Lapierre will step in as Washington's fourth-line center as Milano will look to return for the Caps' next game vs. the Islanders on Thursday.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Saturday Milano (illness) did not practice Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Impact Milano's status appears to be in question for Sunday's game against San Jose. The 27-year-old winger has a goal and an assist through seven games in Washington this season. If Milano is forced to miss time, Connor McMichael could be bumped up to a top-six role.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Finds twine in win Milano scored a goal, added two PIM and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils.
Impact Milano had the Capitals' third goal, though the Devils would score the next four before the Capitals countered in the third period for the win. This was Milano's first tally and second point of the season. He's added three shots on net, six PIM and a minus-4 rating over six contests, struggling to generate much offense while filling a middle-six role.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up assist Milano registered an assist in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Flames.
Impact Milano set up Matthew Phillips' first NHL tally in the second period. Milano has played in a third-line role to begin 2023-24, posting one shot on goal and an even plus-minus rating to go with his helper. The 27-year-old winger is not known for physical play -- his career high for hits is 39, set last year when he had 33 points in 64 outings with the Capitals.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pots goal Sunday Milano tallied a goal, four shots and two hits during Sunday's 4-3 preseason loss to the Sabres.
Impact Milano netted the tying goal in the third period before the Capitals fell in the shootout. The 27-year-old acquitted himself well in his first season in Washington, posting 11 goals and 33 points in 62 games. With a three-year, $5.7 million contract extension in hand, The Long Island native will be counted on to be a sparkplug in the Capitals' top-nine and is worth a flyer in deeper formats as long as he can stay healthy.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Capitals mailbag: Reverse Retros? Alex Ovechkin trade? Sonny Milano regrets? Would the Capitals trade Ovechkin if it significantly improved his chances of becoming the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer?
JUNE 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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APRIL 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Good to go Milano (upper body) will return to the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Milano has registered 11 goals, 32 points and 75 shots on net in 58 contests this campaign. He will replace T.J. Oshie (upper body) in the lineup following a three-game absence.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to miss time Milano (upper body) will not play Saturday against the Penguins, Roman Stubbs of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Milano -- who has three goals and nine points in his last 11 games-- is expected to miss at least a week with the injury as Washington readies for a crucial showdown against the Penguins without one of its most dynamic offensive players. Nicolas Aube-Kubel is expected to draw into the lineup Saturday.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from practice Milano missed practice Monday due to a non-COVID illness, Roman Stubbs of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Milano's availability for Tuesday's contest against the Rangers is unclear at this time. He has accounted for 10 goals, 29 points, 72 shots on net and 36 hits in 54 games this season. If Milano is unavailable, Alexei Protas could draw in for the Capitals.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bags two apples Milano tallied two assists and a plus-3 rating during Saturday's 8-3 win over the Sharks.
Impact Milano had gone quiet after signing a three-year, $5.7 million contract extension on Feb. 4, but has rekindled his scoring touch with two goals and four points in his last four games. The speedy winger is working well on a line with Dylan Strome and T.J. Oshie and could be worth a look in deeper leagues if he can stay on the scoresheet with more regularity.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sonny Milano Attempts Signature 'Michigan' Pass Against Former Team
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE
