Washington Capitals News

The Capitals have been an offensive juggernaut lately, outscoring their opposition 27-17 in their last five games (4-1-0). They will turn to Thompson to tend the twine on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old Thompson was excellent in his most recent game, saving 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has an impressive 2.16 GAA and .912 SV% in 16 games this season (9-6-1). That said, despite a solid record, his six regulation losses already match his total from 43 games last season (31-6-6).

Dowd has missed four straight games due to an undisclosed injury, and will remain out of the lineup on Wednesday after being placed on Injured Reserve. The 35-year-old Dowd is averaging 15:08 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 19 games this season.

Trineyev was a fourth-round pick, 117th overall, in the 2020 NHL Draft by the Capitals. The 23-year-old forward has yet to play an NHL game and has played exclusively in the AHL his previous three seasons. He has 12 points (6G / 6A) through 15 games with the Hershey bears (AHL) in 2025-26.

Declan Chisholm will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets, allowing McIlrath to re-enter the lineup. The 33-year-old McIlrath has only played two games this season, tallying five hits and one block.

Dowd has missed four straight games due to an undisclosed injury, but could return on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 35-year-old Dowd is averaging 15:08 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 19 games this season.

Dylan McIlrath will draw back into Washington's lineup on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets, sending Chisholm to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Chisholm is averaging 14:37 time-on-ice and has one assist in 10 games this season.

The Capitals are coming off a 5-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets and will turn to Lindgren on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 31-year-old Lindgren has had an up-and-down campaign, posting a subpar 3.14 GAA and .889 SV% in eight appearances (3-3-1), but he has recorded a win in two consecutive starts. The Capitals enter Wednesday's contest as -149 home favorites against a struggling Jets team that has been outscored 7-3 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Dowd will miss a fourth consecutive game on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 35-year-old Dowd is averaging 15:08 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 19 games this season.

The Capitals have struggled defensively lately, allowing 13 goals in their last three games (2-1-0), and hope Thompson returns to early-season form when he returns to the crease on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old Thompson has a solid 2.24 GAA and .910 SV% in 15 games this season (8-6-1), but he has allowed four or more goals in three of his last four outings (1-2-1). The Capitals enter Monday's contest as -157 home favorites against a Blue Jackets team that is 1-1-1 in its last three games.

Trevor van Riesmdyk will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, allowing Chisholm to return to the lineup for the first time since November 15th. The 25-year-old Chisholm is averaging 14:24 time-on-ice and has one assist in nine games this season.

Declan Chisholm will draw back into Washington's lineup on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, resulting in van Riemsdyk being a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old van Riemsdyk is averaging 15:03 time-on-ice, down 2:37 from last season, and has two points (1G / 1A) in 17 games.

Dowd has not played the previous three games for the Capitals, but could return to the lineup on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 35-year-old Dowd is averaging 15:08 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 19 games this season.

The Capitals have struggled defensively lately, allowing 13 goals in their last three games (2-1-0), and hope Thompson returns to early-season form when he returns to the crease on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old Thompson has a solid 2.24 GAA and .910 SV% in 15 games this season (8-6-1), but he has allowed four or more goals in three of his last four outings (1-2-1). The Capitals enter Monday's contest as -157 home favorites against a Blue Jackets team that is 1-1-1 in its last three games.

van Riemsdyk will be the odd-man out as Capitals opt to get some fresh legs in the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Dylan McIlrath will dress in his place.

The Capitals will turn to Lindgren on Thursday after Logan Thompson got the nod in the front-end of the team's back-to-back on Wednesday. Lindgren was excellent in his last start, allowing just a single goal on 31 shots in a 2-1 win over the Kings on Monday. The 32-year-old goaltender owns a 2-3-1 record and an .893 SV% on the season. Lindgren and the Capitals enter action on Thursday at +115 on the money line.

McIlrath will slot in as the Capitals opt to get some fresh legs in the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Trevor van Riemsdyk will sit in his place.