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Sheary (illness) is questionable to play Saturday.

The Capitals have a bit of a bug going around right now and Sheary is the latest player to deal with it. He was not on the ice for Friday's practice and is questionable to play Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh. Garnet Hathaway returned from an illness on Friday to skate in Sheary's spot on the top line.

Conor Sheary
Meyer will make his NHL debut on Monday.

Meyer was a sixth-round pick in 2017 and is set to make his NHL debut on Monday. Meyer is an Ohio native, who hasn't left the state. He played two years at Miami (Ohio) University, two years at Ohio State and is in his second year with Cleveland (AHL). HE scored 16 goals with 11 assists (27 points) in 57 games with Cleveland this season.

Carson Meyer
Zucker (lower-body) will not play Saturday in Colorado.

Zucker suffered a lower-body injury in his first game back on Thursday. Zucker was unable to put any weight on his leg as he left the ice but was seen walking post-game. This is an unbelievably bad break for Zucker, who will miss his 38th game of the season on Saturday.

Jason Zucker
Zucker (lower-body) will be back in the Penguins lineup on Thursday.

Zucker has been out since January 17th with a lower-body injury but will draw back into the Penguins' lineup on Thursday. Zucker, who has 13 points (6G / 7A) in 31 games this season, will skate on the second line (with Malkin & Rakell) and second power-play unit.

Jason Zucker
Zucker (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.

Zucker has been out since January 17th with a lower-body injury but is expected to draw back into the Penguins' lineup on Thursday. Zucker, who has 13 points (6G / 7A) in 31 games this season, will skate on the second line (with Malkin & Rakell) and second power-play unit.

Jason Zucker