Milano has not played since December 10th, missing 22 games with an upper-body injury, but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup imminently. Milano had been held to only one point (1G / 0A) in his last nine games before his injury, firing only six shots on goal and averaging 11:19 time-on-ice.
Joe Snively has been recalled from the Hershey Bears of the AHL, as Milano has been placed on the injured reserve with an upper body injury. Milano has been held to only one point (1G / 0A) in his last nine games, firing only six shots on goal and averaging 11:19 time-on-ice.
Milano has played in 14 consecutive games but has not provided enough of an offensive punch for a Capitals team that ranks second worst in the league offensively (2.27 GF / GP), scoring zero points and registering only six shots on goal in his last seven games. Most recently, Milano skated on a line with Matthew Phillips and Hendrix Lapierre.
Milano has missed the Capitals' previous two games due to an illness but is expected to return to Washington's lineup Friday vs. St. Louis. The 26-year-old has 10 goals, 19 assists, 72 SOG, and 14 PIMs through 54 games this season prior to missing the last few games.
Milano missed Monday's practice with an illness, making him questionable to play Tuesday in New York. If Milano can't go, look for Aliaksei Protas to draw into the lineup to replace him.
Milano was signed off a PTO in the offseason and has made the most of his time with the Capitals, putting up eight goals, 14 assists, 55 SOG, and 10 PIMs through 40 games this season. The 26-year-old has earned himself a three-year, $5.7 million extension ($1.9M AAV) with Washington.
Milano had a career year in Anaheim last season, scoring 14 goals with 20 assists (34 points) in 66 games. He started the 2022-23 season in the AHL, picking up two goals and one assist in five games. He'll start his Capitals career on the second line with Dylan Strome.
Milano had a breakout season with Anaheim in 2021-22, scoring 14 goals and 34 points across 66 games. He started this season in Hershey (AHL) after getting cut from Calgary off a PTO and signing with Washington days later. It will be his third NHL team when he takes the ice for Washington's next game he is dressed.
Milano was with Calgary on a PTO in the pre-season but did not earn a contract. After signing with the Capitals, Milano went on waivers and will be assigned to Hershey (AHL) if he clears on Monday. Milano scored 14 goals with 20 assists (34 points) in 66 games with the Ducks a season ago.
Milano has missed the last seven games but joined the Ducks in Detroit and could play on Monday. His status for the game is uncertain, so monitor his status when the Ducks hit the ice for warmups at 7:00 PM ET.
