After clearing waivers, Milano will report to the Hershey Bears (AHL). The 29-year-old Milano had a solid first two seasons in Washington, scoring 56 points (26G / 30A) in 113 games, but has not been able to replicate that success in season four, scoring only eight points (4G / 4A) through 31 games.
Milano played the past two games for the Capitals, but will exit the lineup due to personal reasons on Thursday. The 29-year-old Milano has eight points (4G / 4A) in 31 games this seaosn. Pierre-Luc Dubois will return from a prolonged absence due to an abdominal injury and replace Milano.
Milano will re-enter Washington's lineup on Tuesday, returning from a multi-game absence against the Montreal Canadiens. The 29-year-old Milano is averaging 9:06 time-on-ice and has scored seven points (4G / 3A) in 26 games.
Milano will slot in for Tom Wilson, who is out with an undisclosed injury. Milano will start the game on Washington's fourth line.
Bogdan Trineyev will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, allowing Milano to re-enter the lineup. The 29-year-old Milano has six points (4G / 2A) in 19 games this season.
Milano will take a seat on Friday in order to make room for the return of Justin Sourdif (lower-body). Milano has four goals and two assists in 17 games this season.
Milano will slot in for Justin Sourdif, who was a surprise scratch due to an undisclosed injury. Milano will skate with Hendrix Lapierre and Brandon Duhaime on Washington's fourth line.
Milano will slot in for Nic Dowd, who was a late scratch due to an undisclosed injury. Milano has appeared in eight games this season, registering one goal and zero assists.
Milano appeared in four straight games, but will be scratched on Saturday with Ethen Frank returning to the lineup in Tampa. Milano has scored one goal with no assists in eight games this season.
Milano has had spurts of impressive production at the NHL level, scoring 137 points (62G / 75A) in 317 games, but has been held of the scoresheet through four games in 2025-26. Ethen Frank will make his season debut on Tuesday, drawing in as Milano's replacement.
Milano missed 79 games in 2024-25 with an upper-body injury and has already missed Washington's practice on Tuesday as he deals with a new upper-body-related injury. Washington has confirmed that the new ailment is unrelated to last year's injury. The 29-year-old's last full season was with Washington in 2023-24, where he had 15 goals and 23 points in 49 games played. He is currently leading all players in goals (4) in the preseason.
Milano played the last two games for the Capitals but will miss some time due to an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old Milano has been limited to only three games this season, averaging 7:13 time-on-ice and scoring zero points. Jakub Vrana will draw back into the Capitals' lineup as Milano's replacement.
Milano suffered a -3 plus/minus in only 5:52 time-on-ice in Washington's season-opening 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils and will serve as a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Jakub Vrana will draw into the lineup for his season debut in favor of Milano.
Milano missed the last two games with an upper-body injury but will play Saturday vs. Boston. Milano has scored 13 goals with seven assists (20 points) in 39 games this season.
