NHL Status Report: Wilson misses 8th straight game for Capitals

NHL Status Report: Wilson misses 8th straight game for Capitals

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Key Points:

  • Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson continues to miss games due to a lower-body injury, while Justin Sourdif was activated from injured reserve; Brett Leason was reassigned to Hershey (AHL).
  • Pittsburgh Penguins' Erik Karlsson is practicing in a noncontact jersey after a lower-body injury and is on Team Sweden's Olympic roster; the team recalled Joona Koppanen and activated Rutger McGroarty.
  • Chicago Blackhawks' Teuvo Teravainen remains out with an upper-body injury with no set return date, and Frank Nazar is progressing but not yet cleared to play.
  • Toronto Maple Leafs face uncertainty with Matthew Knies and William Nylander both sidelined due to injuries, with Knies being a game