Carlson has not played since December 23rd and does not have a timetable for his return. Getting back on the ice on Wednesday was the next step for the 33-year-old, who may not play again this season. Depending on where the Capitals are situated in the playoff race, will likely determine whether or not Carlson suits up again.
McIlrath had an assist, a SOG, seven PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through six games with the Capitals but has been returned to Hershey (AHL) Wednesday. The 30-year-old returns to the minors where he had 10 assists, and 83 PIMs across 44 games played.
Dubois missed the Jets' previous two-game due to a lower-body injury but will be back in the Winnipeg lineup Monday vs. San Jose. The 24-year-old has been having a fantastic 2022-23, with 24 goals, 31 assists, 169 SOG, 71 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 60 games played prior to his injury.
Sandin was acquired from the Maple Leafs on Tuesday in exchange for Erik Gustafsson and a 2023 first-round pick. The 22-year-old was selected 29th overall by the Maple Leafs in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He registered ten goals and 38 assists across 140 career games with the Leafs. His offensive production could see a boost in Washington if he's able to get some ice time with Alexander Ovechkin on the Caps' top power-play unit.
Dubois has 24 goals and 31 assists in 60 games this season. He suffered the injury in Sunday's game against the Islanders, and missed Tuesday's subsequent game vs the Kings.
McIlrath had an assist, one SOG, seven PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through six games played with the Capitals but has been reassigned to Hershey (AHL) Friday. He returns to Hershey, where he had 10 assists and 83 PIMs across 44 games played.
Chychrun was traded to the Senators on Wednesday and is back at the team hotel Thursday and will make his debut. The 24-year-old had seven goals, 21 assists, 114 SOG, 22 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 36 games with Arizona.
Chychrun was traded to the Senators' on Wednesday and is back at the team hotel Thursday, making him a game-time decision for his debut. The 24-year-old had seven goals, 21 assists, 114 SOG, 22 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 36 games with Arizona.
Hofner has 36 goals, 22 assists, 94 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus through 53 games with Kamloops (WHL) and has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals. He was Washington's 6th-round pick in 2022 (181 overall).
Leason was a healthy scratch for the Ducks' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Monday as they take on Chicago. The 23-year-old has four goals, three assists, 41 SOG, six PIMs and a -19 plus/minus through 46 games this season.
Dubois has 24 goals, 31 assists, 169 SOG, 71 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 60 games this season but will be a game-time decision Tuesday vs. Los Angeles as he deals with an upper-body injury.
Sandin missed the Maple Leafs' previous game due to an upper-body injury and will also be forced to miss Friday vs. Minnesota. The defenseman has four goals, 16 assists, 57 SOG, 23 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 51 games this season. Sandin just tied his career high in games played in a season and hopes to pass that mark the next time he draws back into the Maple Leafs' lineup.
Leason was a healthy scratch for the Ducks' previous two games but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. Washington. The 23-year-old has four goals, three assists, 38 SOG, six PIMs and a -19 plus/minus through 45 games played this season.
