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Pierre-Luc Dubois Misses Second Capitals Practice, Remains Day-to-Day Before Wild

Washington is leaning on temporary line changes that have produced results, with Dylan McIlrath close to returning.

Overview

  • Dubois did not skate Thursday and has not practiced since sustaining a lower-body injury against the Rangers on Oct. 12.
  • Coach Spencer Carbery reiterated the issue is not considered long term and kept Dubois listed day-to-day, offering no new update Thursday.
  • RMNB reported Dubois will likely sit out a second game Friday against the Wild after missing Tuesday’s win over the Lightning.
  • In Dubois’ absence, Connor McMichael moved up and a line with McMichael, Aliaksei Protas, and Tom Wilson won its matchup as Washington beat Tampa Bay 3-2 in overtime, with Tom Wilson scoring on the power play and Jakob Chychrun netting the OT winner.
  • Defenseman Dylan McIlrath is nearing activation from injured reserve, and the Capitals waived Vincent Iorio to clear a roster spot; the Sharks claimed Iorio on Thursday.