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Darcy Kuemper - Set to start Wednesday Kuemper (undisclosed) is slated to guard the home crease against Buffalo on Wednesday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Kuemper hasn't been in net since Nov. 8 due to the injury. He has a 3-3-2 record, 3.07 GAA and .892 save percentage in eight contests this season. Buffalo is in a three-way tie for 23rd offensively with 2.83 goals per game and is playing without one of its top forwards in Tage Thompson (upper body).

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Washington Capitals are one of the NHL's hottest teams. Their penalty kill is a big reason why

The Washington Capitals are one of the hottest teams in the NHL despite Alex Ovechkin scoring just five goals this season and the power play clicking at a league-worst 7%

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Evgeny Kuznetsov - Questionable to face Buffalo Kuznetsov (illness) told Tom Gulitti of NHL.com on Tuesday that he isn't sure if he will play Wednesday against Buffalo.

Impact The Capitals will see how Kuznetsov feels Wednesday before determining his availability. The 31-year-old forward took part in practices Monday and Tuesday, but he didn't work on either power-play unit during Tuesday's session. Kuznetsov has registered three goals, eight points and 37 shots on net in 14 outings this campaign. If he can't play Wednesday, Hendrix Lapierre is slated to center the third line.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Numbers for Now Breaking down some numbers for the Caps - good, bad and confusing - after 15 games.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • JAPERSRINK.COM

Capitals look to keep win streak going, host the Sabres

The Washington Capitals head into a matchup against the Buffalo Sabres as winners of four games in a row

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Capitals are surging. Just don't look at their power play. When asked about the factors contributing to the power play’s woes, Washington Capitals Coach Spencer Carbery replied, “You got a half-hour?...

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Evgeny Kuznetsov - Back at practice Kuznetsov (illness) was on the ice for practice Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kuznetsov should be available for Wednesday's contest against Buffalo after sitting out Saturday's 4-3 win over Columbus. He rotated in on the third line with Hendrix Lapierre, who could be a healthy scratch to make room for Kuznetsov's return. Kuznetsov has supplied three goals, five assists and 37 shots on goal through 14 games this season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caps' young defensemen survive 'trial by fire' in absence of key veterans The Capitals haven’t lost a game in regulation since Nov. 2, thanks in no small part to the strong play of their less experienced blueliners...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Alex Ovechkin - Scores in win Ovechkin scored a goal on two shots in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact Ovechkin finished a pass from Dylan Strome to pick up his fifth goal of the season. The Great Eight now has points in three of his last four games and three goals in his last three games after going pointless for three consecutive games before this stretch. On the season, Ovechkin has five goals and 12 points in 15 games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aliaksei Protas - Erupts for three points Protas scored a goal and two assists on one shot in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact Protas sniped a shot on the rush past Elvis Merzlikins to give the Capitals a 2-1 lead. The Belarusian forward also picked up helpers on goals by Hendrix Lapierre and Sonny Milano. Protas has scored six points in his last five games as he seems to be picking up the pace offensively. He should continue to occupy a role on the third line.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sonny Milano - 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

Hendrix Lapierre - Explodes for three points Lapierre scored a goal and two assists on three shots in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact Lapierre scored the game-winning goal on a backhand on the rush to give the Capitals a 4-2 lead. He also picked up helpers on goals by Aliaksei Protas and Sonny Milano. This performance marks Lapierre's first points of the 2023-24 campaign and first multi-point game of his career. He should continue to play on the third line and second power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Lindgren - Picks up win Lindgren stopped 33 of 36 shots in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact Being helped to a 3-1 lead heading into the third period, Lindgren did just enough to shut down the Blue Jackets to pick up a 4-3 win. This now gives Lindgren wins in four straight games, where he has just coughed up six goals in that span. He now carries a 4-1-0 record with a 2.01 GAA and a .940 save percentage. The former Canadien could start to carve more of a split with Darcy Kuemper if he continues his hot play.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals outlast Blue Jackets 4-3, earn fourth straight win Nov 18, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) shoots the puck as Washington Capi...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NHL Highlights | Blue Jackets vs. Capitals - November 18, 2023

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ovechkin scores his 827th goal as the Capitals hand the Blue Jackets their 8th consecutive loss

Alex Ovechkin scored the 827th goal of his NHL career to help the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexander Ovechkin Finds Himself All Alone For Fifth Of The Year Off Strome's Slick Backhand Feed

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Yep, probably the worst guy to leave wide open 😯 #Ovi

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Joel Edmundson - Making Capitals debut Saturday Edmundson will make his Capitals debut Saturday against the Blue Jackets, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Edmundson was taken off the injured reserve list earlier in the day and will make his Capitals debut after missing the first 14 games recovering from a broken hand during the preseason. The 30-year-old will be a valuable physical presence for the Capitals, however a lack of offensive upside confines Edmundson's fantasy appeal to deeper leagues that count peripheral categories such as hits and block shots.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan McIlrath - Sent to AHL McIlrath was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Saturday, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact The Capitals activated Joel Edmundson (hand) from long-term injured reserve, necessitating the reassignment of McIlrath to the AHL. McIlrath managed to play in one game, picking up a five-minute fighting major in a 3-0 win over Vegas on Tuesday. McIlrath had three assists and 23 PIM in 11 AHL games before his recall.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Edmundson - Removed from LTIR Edmundson (hand) was activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact In a corresponding move, Dylan McIlrath has been returned to AHL Hershey. It appears as though Edmundson will make his Washington debut against Columbus on Saturday after undergoing a procedure Sept. 26 to stabilize his fractured hand. He recorded 13 points, 149 blocked shots and 112 hits in 61 games with Montreal last season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hendrix Lapierre - Drawing in Saturday Lapierre will play Saturday against the Blue Jackets, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Lapierre will get some playing time while Evgeny Kuznetsov (illness) continues to recover. The 21-year-old has no points and only one shot in four games with the Capitals thus far in the 2023-24 campaign.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evgeny Kuznetsov - Not playing Saturday Kutnetzov won't be in the lineup versus Columbus on Saturday, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Impact Kuznetsov missed practice Friday and Saturday and is not well enough to play. He has three goals and eight points in 14 games, including a pair of goals and an assist in his last three games.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Lindgren - Between the pipes Saturday Lindgren will get the start at home Saturday against the Blue Jackets, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Lindgren was stellar in a 35-save shutout effort against the Golden Knights on Wednesday and is getting rewarded with another start. The 29-year-old sports a sterling 1.76 GAA and .947 save percentage behind a 3-1-0 record in four starts and is worth starting in all formats against the struggling Blue Jackets.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evgeny Kuznetsov - Still missing at practice Per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, Kuznetsov (illness) is not at practice Saturday.

Impact It's the second day in a row that Kuznetsov has not appeared at practice. He has three goals and eight points in 14 games this season. Stay tuned ahead of puck drop to see his status for Saturday's game versus Columbus.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Capitals look to keep win streak going, host the Sabres

Ovechkin scores his 827th goal as the Capitals hand the Blue Jackets their 8th consecutive loss