Washington Capitals News

Thompson has been outstanding for Washington in recent weeks, and his team repaid the favour, bailing him out with wins in consecutive games in which he has allowed four goals. The 29-year-old Thompson will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, looking to build on his 2.53 GAA and .912 SV% through 11 games in March (5-4-2). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as -126 home favourites against a Flyers team that defeated them 4-1 earlier this month.

Kampf was acquired in a trade from the Vancouver Canucks at the trade deadline, but personal logistics have delayed his team debut by nearly four weeks. The 31-year-old Czech forward scored six points (2G / 4A) and averaging 15:02 time-on-ice in 38 games before being traded this season.

Protas was limited to only 6:27 time-on-ice in Washington's 5-4 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, exiting the game due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old forward has 47 points (23G / 24A) in 70 games this season. With only eight games remaining in Washington's regular season, it is unclear when, or if, Protas will be targeting a return.

Thompson has had a heavy workload lately as Washington desperately battles to stay in playoff contention, and he will return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Mammoth. The 29-year-old goalie has been outstanding lately, but he finds himself amid a two-game losing skid (0-1-1). That said, he has a stellar 2.09 GAA and .924 SV% in his last 12 games (6-4-2). The Capitals enter Thursday's contest as +122 road underdogs against a Mammoth team that is 1-2-0 in their last three games.

Thompson has had a heavy workload lately as Washington desperately battles to stay in playoff contention, and he will return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Mammoth. The 29-year-old goalie has been outstanding lately, but he finds himself amid a two-game losing skid (0-1-1). That said, he has a stellar 2.09 GAA and .924 SV% in his last 12 games (6-4-2). The Capitals enter Thursday's contest as +122 road underdogs against a Mammoth team that is 1-2-0 in their last three games.

Matthew Kessel will re-enter the Blues' lineup on Thursday, sending Holl to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old Holl is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice and has one assist in five games this season.

Brodzinski has regularly shuffled in and out of the lineup this season, but he will return to action on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 32-year-old forward is averaging 11:03 time-on-ice and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 45 games this season.

Thompson allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche, but has been excellent in recent weeks and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 29-year-old Thompson has an impressive 2.10 GAA and .923 SV% in 10 games since the Olympic break (5-3-2). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as +100 road underdogs against the Blues.

Thompson allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche, but has been excellent in recent weeks and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 29-year-old Thompson has an impressive 2.10 GAA and .923 SV% in 10 games since the Olympic break (5-3-2). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as +100 road underdogs against the Blues.

Frank exited Washington's previous game, a 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, early in the first period due to a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old, who has 24 points (12G / 12A) in 60 games, will not play on Tuesday, but is not expected to be out long-term. Ivan Miroshnichenko will draw into the lineup as Frank's replacement.

Ethen Frank (lower body) will not play on Tuesday, allowing Miroshnichenko to re-enter the lineup. The 22-year-old Miroshnichenko has only played four games with Washington this season and is still searching for his first point.

Juuso Parssinen will draw into New York's lineup on Monday against the Ottawa Senators, sending Brodzinski to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old Brodzinski is averaging 11:03 time-on-ice and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 45 games this season.

Desharnais played a full 19:51 time-on-ice in Thursday's 5-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, but is apparently dealing with an upper-body ailment that will make his status for Saturday uncertain. The 29-year-old Desharnais is averaging 17:34 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 40 games this season.