Protas scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
Protas kept his point streak alive with the empty-netter. It's up to six games (four goals, two helpers), and he's gone plus-8 in that span. The 24-year-old forward continues to be an even-strength stud, racking up 18 of his 20 points at even strength -- he also has one assist each on the power play and while shorthanded. Protas has added 64 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a plus-23 rating over 30 appearances this season.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Deposits goal in win
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Chychrun scored a goal on five shots in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
Chychrun tallied 50 seconds into the second period, and that goal held as the game-winner. He had been limited to one helper during the Capitals' four-game road trip that ended Friday in Anaheim, though he also went plus-6. Chychrun leads all NHL blueliners with 11 goals, and his 25 points rank sixth. He's been an all-around beast this year, adding 102 shots on net, 29 hits, 34 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a plus-24 rating over 30 appearances.
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Capitals' Logan Thompson: Dominant in 100th career win
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Thompson posted a 39-save shutout in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
Thompson bounced back from his shootout loss to the Ducks on Friday, collecting his first shutout of the year in the Capitals' return home. Thompson has allowed one goal or less in four of his last six outings. He's now 13-6-2 with a 1.96 GAA and a .925 save percentage through 21 starts this season. Sunday's effort was his 100th career win.
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Capitals' Brett Leason: Tallies twice in AHL win
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Leason scored two goals in AHL Hershey's 3-2 win over Lehigh Valley on Sunday.
Leason has been steady since rejoining the Capitals' organization in October. He debuted with Hershey on Nov. 14 and has earned four goals -- all within his last five games -- and five assists over 10 appearances for the Bears. Leason had 17 points in 62 regular-season outings with the Ducks last year, but he won't have an easy opportunity to get onto the Capitals' NHL roster this year.
Carlson (upper body) isn't in the lineup for Sunday's home matchup against Columbus, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Carlson will miss his third game in a row, with his next chance to return to the lineup coming at home Thursday versus the Hurricanes. Due to his absence, Dylan McIlrath will suit up Sunday and skate next to Rasmus Sandin on the third pairing, while Martin Fehervary and Trevor van Riemsdyk will comprise Washington's No. 1 pairing.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Game-time decision
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Carlson (upper body) will be a game-time decision against Columbus on Sunday, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Carlson was on the ice with the team's expected scratches Sunday morning, which may not bode well for his availability, but it doesn't necessarily rule out a return to the lineup. He has amassed six goals, 23 points, 59 shots on net and 38 blocked shots through 26 appearances this season. If Carlson plays following a two-game absence, Declan Chisholm will probably be a healthy scratch versus the Blue Jackets on Sunday.
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Capitals' Logan Thompson: Facing Blue Jackets
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Thompson will patrol the home crease against Columbus on Sunday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Thompson's four-game winning streak ended in a 4-3 shootout loss to Anaheim on Friday. However, he performed well in the defeat while making 35 saves on 38 shots. Thompson has a 12-6-2 record this season with a 2.06 GAA and a .919 save percentage through 20 appearances. Columbus is tied for 12th in the league with 3.07 goals per game this campaign.
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Capitals' Clay Stevenson: Up with big club
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Stevenson has been recalled from AHL Hershey by the Capitals, the team announced Sunday.
A busy day of roster moves saw the placement of Charlie Lindgren (upper body) on injured reserve and Stevenson called up to take his place on the roster. The 26-year-old has put up good numbers with AHL Hershey on the year, going 7-4-0 with a 2.54 GAA and a .913 save percentage. Logan Thompson is Washington's starter and is playing great, so with no back-to-back games being played in the next week, it seems unlikely that Stevenson will get into a game if Lindgren's injury isn't long term.
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Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Shifts to IR
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Leonard (upper body) was moved to injured reserve Sunday.
Washington recalled Bogdan Trineyev from AHL Hershey in a corresponding move. Leonard will be out for an extended period of time, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post, but it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Leonard has contributed seven goals, 18 points, 61 shots on net and 43 hits across 29 appearances this season.
Trineyev has been recalled from AHL Hershey by the Capitals, the team announced Sunday.
Trineyev was last sent back to the AHL on the same day he was called up Dec. 3, and now he's back up with the NHL club again. With Ryan Leonard (upper body) having been placed on injured reserve, the 23-year-old Trineyev has been selected to fill his roster spot. Trineyev has yet to make his NHL debut yet, and he'll likely just serve as forward depth unless another injury occurs up front for the Capitals.
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Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Lands on IR
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Lindgren (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.
Washington summoned Clay Stevenson from AHL Hershey in a corresponding move. Lindgren will miss his second straight game when the Capitals host Columbus on Sunday, but he will be eligible to return as early as Thursday's home matchup against Carolina. However, a timeline for his recovery remains unclear.
Lindgren (upper body) isn't expected to be an option for Sunday's home matchup against Columbus, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Lindgren also sat out Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to Anaheim, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has posted a 5-3-1 record with one shutout, a 2.90 GAA and an .893 save percentage through 10 appearances this season. Parker Milner served as Logan Thompson's backup in Friday's contest.
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Capitals' Ryan Leonard: Not available for Sunday
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Leonard (upper body) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt against Columbus, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports Saturday.
Leonard absorbed a big hit from Jacob Trouba in the first period Friday and did not return. Head coach Spencer Carbery said after the game that Leonard was going to be out, but he did not provide a timeline for his return. Leonard has seven goals and 18 points in 29 games, including two goals and five helpers in four games before the injury. Sonny Milano could draw into the lineup Sunday in place of Leonard.
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Capitals' Justin Sourdif: Nabs helper in return
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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, six 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.
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