Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery recently announced significant updates regarding team injuries. Forward Connor McMichael will be out week-to-week due to an upper-body injury. Both he and defenseman Matt Roy have been placed on injured reserve.
Connor McMichael Injury Update
McMichael has participated in every game this season until sustaining his injury during the Capitals’ 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings this past Thursday. Despite contributing to the team’s win, he missed the final minutes of regulation and overtime. His injury status is retroactive to that game, meaning he will not be eligible to return until following the Olympic break.
This season, McMichael has played 55 games, netting eight goals and providing 23 assists, for a total of 31 points. His performance has not reached the high standards set last year, where he achieved career highs of 26 goals, 31 assists, and 57 points.
Logan Thompson’s Day-to-Day Status
In related updates, goaltender Logan Thompson is currently classified as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Thompson last played against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday and has a record of 18 wins, 16 losses, and 4 overtime losses in 38 games this season, boasting a 2.46 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage.
Matt Roy’s Condition
- Matt Roy is also day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
- He has missed the last two games and has been sidelined three times this season.
- To date, Roy has accumulated a goal and 13 assists, totaling 14 points.
- His injured reserve placement is retroactive to January 24.
Upcoming Schedule and Standings
After the game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Capitals will face three more opponents before the Olympic break, including a matchup against the Nashville Predators. Currently, the Capitals hold a record of 26 wins, 22 losses, and 7 overtime losses, placing them fifth in the Metropolitan Division. They trail the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference by eight points.
