After sitting the past three games, forward T.J. Oshie and defenseman Brooks Orpik both fully practiced with the Capitals Wednesday afternoon. Washington Coach Barry Trotz didn’t commit to either of them definitely playing against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, but they’re “close.”
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Capitals defeat Oilers to extend home winning streak
Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers and Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals go after the puck in the third period at Verizon Center on Feb. 24, 2017. Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers and Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals go after the puck in the third period at Verizon Center on Feb. 24, 2017.
Kuznetsov scores twice, Ovechkin once as Capitals win again
Evgeny Kuznetsov scored twice, Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night to head into the All-Star break with the most points in the NHL.
T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson, both injured, questionable to play against Canadiens
After Washington Capitals forwards T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson both suffered injuries against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, neither practiced with the team at Bell Sports Complex on Sunday and it’s unclear if either will play against the Canadiens on Monday night. “I won’t really have an idea until tomorrow,” Coach Barry Trotz said.