WASHINGTON CAPITALS NEWS

Logan Thompson - Slated to start Wednesday Thompson is set to start in Wednesday's home game against Toronto on Wednesday, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Thompson and Charlie Lindgren have been in a strict rotation, but for the first time this season, that pattern will be broken with Thompson slated to start for the second consecutive game. Thompson has a 7-0-0 record, 2.55 GAA and .910 save percentage through seven appearances in 2024-25, and he's coming off an 8-1 win over St. Louis on Saturday in which he turned aside 24 of 25 shots. Lindgren hasn't been as impressive, posting a 3-4-0 record, 2.76 GAA and .897 save percentage in seven outings, so there is an opportunity here for Thompson to establish himself as the Capitals' true No. 1 netminder. Toronto will be a solid test given the Maple Leafs' respectable 9-6-2 record. However, Toronto has been a mixed bag offensively -- the squad ranks 18th with 2.94 goals per game -- and it's not clear if Auston Matthews (upper body) will be ready to return for the Maple Leafs.

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Lars Eller - Won't play Wednesday Eller won't be an option against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Eller is likely still finalizing things after being traded from Pittsburgh to Washington on Tuesday, so it shouldn't come as a surprise he won't be immediately pressed into service. Considering the 35-year-old center spent seven years with the Caps, Eller should be fairly comfortable readjusting to his surroundings. He figures to move into a third-line center role and should be a heavy factor on the penalty kill.

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Maple Leafs face tall task vs. Alex Ovechkin, Capitals The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to bounce back from a disappointing loss when they visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.The Ma...

3 HOURS AGO • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Column | Waiting for Alex Ovechkin to slow down? It might be time to give up. At 39, Alex Ovechkin remains a relentless goal scorer, and his teammates ‘don’t think there’ll ever be anybody like him again.’

4 HOURS AGO • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Washington plays Toronto after Ovechkin's 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals host the Toronto Maple Leafs after Alexander Ovechkin's two-goal game against the St. Louis Blues in the Capitals' 8-1 win

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Strome boosting Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's NHL goals record with Capitals | NHL.com Center has assisted on all 10 this season by 39-year-old, who needs 32 to break mark

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Penguins trade centre Lars Eller to Capitals for two draft picks The Washington Capitals have reunited with veteran centre Lars Eller.

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Capitals acquire F Lars Eller from Penguins The Washington Capitals acquired center Lars Eller from the rival Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in...

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Michael Sgarbossa - Dropped to minors Sgarbossa was assigned to AHL Hershey on Tuesday.

Impact Sgarbossa has a goal and one assist in three appearances with the Capitals this season. His return to the AHL comes after Washington acquired Lars Eller from Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

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Capitals send picks to Penguins for center Lars Eller, who won a Stanley Cup with Washington in 2018

The Washington Capitals have reunited with veteran center Lars Eller

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Lars Eller - Dealt to Washington Eller was traded from the Penguins to the Capitals on Tuesday in exchange for 2027 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick.

Impact This deal makes more sense for the Capitals than it does for the Penguins, as Eller will end the revolving the door of Michael Sgarbossa and Hendrix Lapierre at third-line center in Washington. The 35-year-old Eller had seven points, 27 shots on net, 17 hits and a minus-4 rating over 17 appearances this season, and while the scoring pace is unlikely to change, his non-scoring production could improve in a better team situation. This will be Eller's second stint with the Capitals after spending parts of seven seasons with the team from 2016-2023.

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With a focus on defense, Rasmus Sandin is 'coming to life' for the Caps Rasmus Sandin’s ability to defend at a high level helps explain how the Washington Capitals were able to absorb the loss of Matt Roy, who wa...

23 HOURS AGO • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Putting the Blues' early-season blowout losses into historical perspective But with Saturday night’s 8-1 loss to the Capitals, the Blues have now lost twice this season by seven goals — and twice in a 12-day span.

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Shea Weber, Pavel Datsyuk enshrined as part of Hockey Hall of Fame's 2024 class

Shea Weber is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame

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Ovechkin, Capitals give kids 'best day ever' at Hockey Fights Cancer skate | NHL.com Star forward, teammates hit ice with children from Make-A-Wish, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Horizon Day Camp

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Michael Sgarbossa - Recalled by Washington Sgarbossa was recalled from AHL Hershey on Monday.

Impact Sgarbossa was sent to the AHL on Sunday but will rejoin the Capitals a day later. He was productive during Saturday's 8-1 road win over St. Louis, tallying a goal and an assist in 11:25 of ice time.

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Dylan Strome | Hockey Fights Cancer | Washington Capitals Dylan Strome chats about the Capitals annual Hockey Fights Cancer Skate and what it means to everyone's lives

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Michael Sgarbossa - Sent back to minors Sgarbossa was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Sunday.

Impact It's likely just a paper move, as Sgarbossa tallied a goal and assist Saturday after rejoining the Caps lineup. With Sonny Milano (upper body) sidelined, expect Sgarbossa to rejoin Washington ahead of their next game Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs.

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Jason Mackey: Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and appreciating a rivalry that continues to evolve WASHINGTON - They’ve been in scoring races and Stanley Cup chases. Their respective trophy cases are...

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Andrew Mangiapane - Credited with two helpers Mangiapane picked up two assists in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Mangiapane helped out on goals by Rasmus Sandin and Michael Sgarbossa as part of the Capitals' five-goal third period. With four points over five games in November, Mangiapane is starting to get into a groove. The winger has four goals, seven points, 25 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-3 rating through 14 appearances in a third-line role with time on the second power-play unit. He's a decent depth scorer who can also add some shots and hits to supplement a fantasy roster.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tom Wilson - Provides pair of assists Wilson notched two assists, two shots on goal, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Wilson hasn't scored in five games, but he's logged four assists and 14 hits in that span. The power winger is up to six goals, six helpers, 33 shots on net, 43 hits, 17 blocked shots, 11 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 14 appearances. While he's not on the top line this season, Wilson has gelled with Pierre-Luc Dubois and Connor McMichael on the second line to give the Capitals' offense some depth and dynamism.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE