WASHINGTON CAPITALS NEWS

Charlie Lindgren - Gets hook Tuesday Lindgren stopped 25 of 31 shots before being replaced by Darcy Kuemper early in the third period of Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact The Capitals were only down 3-2 heading into the third, but three goals in under six minutes to begin the final frame got Lindgren the hook. It's the third time in his last seven outings the 30-year-old netminder has given up at least five goals, a stretch in which he's gone 3-3-1 with a 3.98 GAA and .879 save percentage. Washington is clinging to the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference at the moment -- they're tied with Detroit at 82 points but have a game in hand -- and coach Spencer Carbery seems willing to ride with Lindgren as his No. 1 goalie right to the end, despite his recent form.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins visit the Capitals after Crosby's 2-goal game

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Washington Capitals after Sidney Crosby scored two goals in the Penguins' 6-3 win against the New Jersey Devils

APRIL 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals 'squander' early lead in Buffalo, end up routed in 6-2 loss The Sabres’ speed and skill overwhelmed the Capitals, who saw goalie Charlie Lindgren get chased from the game.

APRIL 3, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Buffalo Sabres use 3rd-period surge to beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 JJ Peterka scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and Buffalo beat the Capitals 6-2 on Tuesday night to slow Washington’s late-season pl...

APRIL 3, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Capitals F T.J. Oshie (undisclosed) out against Sabres In the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Washington Capitals won’t have the services of veteran forward T.J.Oshie for Tuesda...

APRIL 2, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rasmus Sandin - Good to go Sandin (lower body) will play Tuesday against the Sabres, Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report reports.

Impact Sandin is expected to return to a second-pairing role and a spot on the No. 2 power-play unit following his one-game absence. He's picked up 23 points while averaging 21:21 of ice time through 64 contests this campaign.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Oshie - Not playing Tuesday Oshie (upper body) will not play Tuesday against the Sabres, per Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report.

Impact Oshie has been battling injuries all year and has only played 47 games this season. The 37-year-old has 11 goals and 11 assists on the year to go along with 83 shots on goal. He will look to get back in the lineup quickly as the Capitals are tied with the Red Wings for the second wild card spot in the east.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Lindgren - Starting in Buffalo Lindgren will guard the road goal Tuesday versus the Sabres, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Lindgren is coming off a 27-save effort in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to Boston. He has provided a 21-13-6 record this season with a 2.71 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 42 appearances. Buffalo ranks 22nd in the league this campaign with 2.95 goals per contest.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals hope to build off OT loss, take on Sabres The Washington Capitals will try to resume their playoff push when they visit the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday night.The Capitals (36-27-10, 82 po...

APRIL 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rasmus Sandin - Returns to practice Sandin (lower body) was on the ice for Monday's practice, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Sandin was a late scratch for Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Bruins, but his return to the ice is a good sign he could be ready in time for Tuesday's game against Buffalo. The 24-year-old had three points in his previous six games prior to the injury.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Phillips - Elevated from minors Phillips was on the ice with the Capitals for practice Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact With T.J. Oshie taking a maintenance day, the decision to bring up Phillips from AHL Hershey was likely just a precautionary move ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Buffalo. The 25-year-old Phillips has made 28 appearances for the Caps this season in which he tallied one goal, four assists and seven hots while averaging 10:04 of ice time.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

LeBrun: Charlie Lindgren's arrival at 30 has made Capitals NHL's unlikeliest playoff contender After a long wait to become an NHL regular, the Capitals goalie says he's "ready for the moment."

APRIL 1, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bruins visit the Predators after shootout victory

The Boston Bruins visit the Nashville Predators after the Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 3-2 in a shootout

APRIL 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sabres and Capitals square off in Eastern Conference action

The Buffalo Sabres and the Washington Capitals face off in Eastern Conference action

APRIL 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matthew Phillips - Reassigned to minors Phillips was sent down to AHL Hershey on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Phillips has been held without a point in his last 13 NHL appearances since tallying an assist against Dallas on Dec. 7. The 25-year-old has five points in 31 total NHL games this season.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

John Carlson - Lights lamp in loss Carlson recorded a power-play goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Bruins.

Impact Carlson tied up the contest on the power play late in the third period for his eighth marker on the year. He finished with three hits, one shot on goal, a blocked shot and a minus-2 rating in a whopping 30:16 of ice time. In his last eight games, Carlson has three goals and five assists to add to his 23 shots on net. While his point totals are a bit lower than expected this season, Carlson is still a consistent fantasy producer for managers.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sonny Milano - Returns to lineup Milano played 19:06 of ice time in a 3-2 shootout loss to Boston on Saturday.

Impact After missing the last two games with an upper-body injury, Milano returned to his regular spot on the third line centered by Hendrix Lapierre. Milano finished with a minus-1 rating in 19:06 of ice time. With a half-a-point per game average, the 27-year old winger is hard to trust as a point producer in fantasy.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Lindgren - Handed loss in shootout Lindgren allowed two goals on 29 shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Bruins.

Impact Lindgren was the busier goalie on the night and continued to turn away the majority of Boston's shots, including all three in overtime. Although the Capitals lost in the shootout, Lindgren had a solid .931 save percentage on the night. During the month of March, Lindgren has nine wins, four losses and an overtime loss in 14 games. Lindgren continues to emerge as the surprise No. 1 goaltender for the Capitals, stealing the net from veteran Darcy Kuemper.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Shattenkirk lifts Bruins past Capitals in shootout Kevin Shattenkirk tallied the game-winning goal in the fifth round of a shootout as the Boston Bruins edged past the host Washington Capital...

MARCH 31, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kevin Shattenkirk lifts Bruins past Capitals in shootout Kevin Shattenkirk tallied the game-winning goal in the fifth round of a shootout as the Boston Bruins edged past the host Washington Capital...

MARCH 31, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Swayman, Bruins defeat Capitals in shootout | NHL.com Carlson scores in 1000th NHL game for Washington, which moves into 3rd in Metropolitan

MARCH 31, 2024 • NHL.COM

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MARCH 31, 2024 • NHL.COM