The Washington Capitals made lineup changes, keeping the KuzMo pairing together but swapping Wilson and Pacioretty. Max Pacioretty suffered a lower-body injury and did not return to the game against the Stars. This injury was confirmed not to be related to his previous Achilles injury. Despite leaving the game for precautionary reasons, he is expected to be in the lineup for the next game. The team is reflecting on the break, with updates on Ovechkin, trade chatter, and other rumors.
#IYCMI: 17 Things dropped last night. We discuss where things stand for the Capitals, Paciorettyโs injury, Ovechkin, Dowd trade rumors, if Zegras is a worthwhile target and much, much more. https://t.co/2z00P0gV4J
A lot to cover this week in a new 17 Things. The Capitals have a lot to reflect on with this break, a look at the playoff picture, latest on Pacioretty & Milano, Ovechkin updates, trade chatter, Dowd rumors, if Zegras is a potential target & much more: https://t.co/2z00P0gV4J
For those asking, Caps forward Max Pacioretty left last nights game for precautionary reasons completely unrelated to his previous Achilles injury and is expected to be in the lineup for the Caps next game.
Pacioretty's injury is not Achilles-related, per the #ALLCAPS. It's lower body, tho.
Paciorettyโs injury is not related to his Achilles, per Caps.
Capitals say Pacioretty's lower body injury is not related to his Achilles.
Have to feel for Max Pacioretty. He had just come back to play 12 games with Capitals after tearing his Achilles tendon twice. https://t.co/hxoaDpUFUv
Max Pacioretty suffered a lower-body injury and will not return for the Capitals vs. the Stars. More on No. 67, who recently returned from a re-torn Achilles, on THN: https://t.co/E5RAr5W7V2
INJURY UPDATE: #Caps forward Max Pacioretty (lower body) will not return to today's game.
Caps keep the KuzMo pairing together but swap Wilson and Pacioretty. Ovechkin sticks with Strome TVR in for Bear as Fehervary returns to the top pair https://t.co/yOth4veHJu