Sourdif recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.
Sourdif missed one game due to a lower-body injury, and his 17:06 of ice time Friday suggests he wasn't limited by it in his return. He also snapped his four-game slump with the helper. The 23-year-old rookie is up to seven points, 32 shots on net, 40 hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 28 appearances this year, mainly in a middle-six role.
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Capitals' Ethen Frank: Lights lamp Friday
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Frank scored a goal in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.
Frank ended a six-game goal drought with his second-period tally. In that span, he was limited to one assist, five shots on net and seven hits. The 27-year-old has emerged as a bottom-six regular this season, though he's also carved out a spot on the second power-play unit. Frank is up to four goals, 10 points, 24 shots on net, a plus-2 rating, 11 hits and nine blocked shots over 18 outings.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Tallies in shootout loss
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Protas scored a goal, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.
Protas has three goals and two assists during his five-game point streak. The 24-year-old forward continues to shine in a middle-six role for the Capitals -- he's gotten on the scoresheet in nine of his last 11 outings. For the year, he's at nine goals, 19 points, a plus-22 rating, 62 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and 13 hits through 29 appearances.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Scores opening goal
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Wilson scored a goal on two shots and added seven hits in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.
Wilson tallied midway through the first period to open the scoring. The 31-year-old winger has compiled eight goals, five assists, 16 shots, 27 hits and a plus-12 rating over his last 10 outings. Wilson has continued to be effective in all areas of the game this year after what looked to be an unsustainable 2024-25 campaign. In 2025-26, he's at 17 goals, 31 points, 62 shots, 77 hits, 54 PIM and a plus-18 rating over 29 appearances. His all-around contributions make him a must-have player in fantasy until regression strikes.
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Capitals' Logan Thompson: Strong showing in shootout loss
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Thompson stopped 35 of 38 shots in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.
Thompson put in a good effort to salvage a standings point despite the Ducks' strong attack. His winning streak was snapped at four games, and this was the first time he's given up more than two goals since Nov. 22 versus the Lightning. Despite the loss, Thompson is at a 12-6-2 record with a 2.06 GAA and a .919 save percentage through 20 starts. Thompson will handle the bulk of the goaltending duties as long as Charlie Lindgren (upper body) is out. The Capitals' next game is Sunday at home versus the Blue Jackets.
Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Sustains upper-body injury
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Leonard (upper body) won't finish Friday's game versus the Ducks.
Leonard was rocked on a heavy hit by Jacob Trouba in the first period and was unable to return from it. Losing Leonard for any length of time could be troublesome for the Capitals' depth, as he was rounding into form with eight points over six games prior to Friday. Sonny Milano is the extra forward on the roster, but the Capitals could dip into their depth at AHL Hershey if Leonard ends up missing an extended length of time.
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Capitals' Maxim Schafer: Best game of QMJHL season
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Schafer scored a goal and added two assists in QMJHL Chicoutimi's 4-1 win over Quebec on Friday.
This was Schafer's first three-point effort of the year and his fifth multi-point outing. The Capitals prospect is doing fine but not remarkable so far, racking up 10 goals and 21 points over 24 appearances for the Sagueneens. A third-round pick in 2025, the German winger will have a long developmental pathway.
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Capitals' Justin Sourdif: Slated to play Friday
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Sourdif (lower body) is expected to play Friday versus the Ducks, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Sourdif sat out Wednesday's game versus the Sharks and was expected to miss more time, but it turns out he has healed faster than expected. The 23-year-old will look to put an end to a four-game point drought upon his return to the lineup Friday.
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Capitals' Parker Milner: Serving as Capitals' backup Friday
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Milner signed a professional tryout agreement Friday with the Capitals and will back up Logan Thompson versus the Ducks.
Milner never appeared in an NHL game during his career, ending his professional career in the AHL with Hershey. He's remained in the Capitals' orbit as their practice goalie this season and traveled with the team on this trip to California. Once Charlie Lindgren (upper body) is healthy, Milner will be released from his tryout.
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Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Sitting out Friday
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Lindgren (upper body) will not dress for Friday's game versus the Ducks.
Lindgren's absence comes after he stopped 23 of 24 shots Wednesday versus the Sharks. The Capitals were unable to make a regular roster move to accommodate his absence, which suggests this is a fairly new development. They signed Parker Milner to a professional tryout agreement to be the backup to Logan Thompson on Friday.
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Capitals' Logan Thompson: Set to face Anaheim
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Thompson is expected to start on the road against Anaheim on Friday, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Thompson has won his past four starts while allowing just five goals on 101 shots (.950 save percentage). He's 12-6-1 with a 2.02 GAA and a .919 save percentage in 19 outings this season. The Ducks have a 16-10-1 record, but they've gone just 5-7-0 across their past 12 games and are coming off a 7-0 loss to Utah on Wednesday.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Out Friday
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Carlson (upper body) will miss Friday's game against Anaheim, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Carlson was also absent for Wednesday's 7-1 win over San Jose. He has six goals and 23 points in 26 outings in 2025-26. Declan Chisholm is projected to play in his second straight game due to Carlson's injury.
Capitals' Justin Sourdif: Set for short-term absence
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Sourdif (lower body) will miss some time, but it is not expected to be a long-term absence, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports Thursday.
Based on the timeline provided by head coach Spencer Carbery, Sourdif should be expected to miss at least the next two games, though it could certainly be longer. Even when 100 percent, Sourdif is far from a lock to play and could find himself serving as a healthy scratch periodically.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Limited playing time since injury
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McIlrath was scratched for the sixth time in eight games in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.
Despite John Carlson (upper body) being out, the Capitals opted to bring in left-shot blueliner Declan Chisholm rather than a righty in McIlrath. Sidelined by a lower-body injury for the first five games of the season, McIlrath has seen action in just three games since his Oct. 19 activation from injured reserve. He's earned no points while adding seven hits and two blocked shots. The 33-year-old provides toughness when he plays, but as part of an eight-man blue line on the Capitals' roster, his opportunities are few and far between.
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Capitals' Declan Chisholm: Gathers helper in win
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Chisholm notched an assist and went plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.
Chisholm has been out of the lineup more often than not this season, but he got to play Wednesday because John Carlson (upper body) was out. Chisholm picked up his second helper of the year when he set up Sonny Milano's goal in the first period. For the season, Chisholm has added eight shots on net, nine blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 11 appearances. When he plays, he's likely to be confined to the third pairing, limiting his already minimal appeal in fantasy.
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Capitals' Trevor van Riemsdyk: Earns two assists in win
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Van Riemsdyk logged two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.
Van Riemsdyk ended a nine-game slump when he helped out on goals by Sonny Milano and Ryan Leonard in the first period. In that stretch, van Riemsdyk was also scratched five times. The 34-year-old is in a part-time role this year, competing with Dylan McIlrath and Declan Chisholm for third-pairing minutes. Van Riemsdyk is at four points, 14 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 21 appearances.
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Capitals' Matt Roy: Contributes trio of helpers
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Roy notched three assists, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.
Roy has five helpers over his last five games, and he's added 14 blocks and a plus-6 rating in that span. The 30-year-old continues to see ample playing time in a top-four role, though mostly in a defensive capacity. He's at one goal, eight assists, 37 shots on net, 63 blocked shots, 30 hits and a plus-19 rating over 28 appearances. Roy is on track to top the 20-point mark for the fifth year in a row, but he might miss out on the 100-hit threshold.
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