"Connor McMichael, who was previously skating in a light blue, no-contact jersey, was a full participant at the practice. The progress suggests the 25-year-old forward will be ready to go against the Philadelphia Flyers on February 25, after he missed the team's final four games before the break. McMichael suffered his injury on January 29 against the Detroit Red Wings, missing the final 8:18 of regulation and all of overtime and the shootout."
"Two days later, the Capitals announced that he'd be out "week-to-week" and placed him on injured reserve. In 55 games this season, the 25-year-old McMichael has recorded 31 points (8g, 23a). The entire Capitals roster, barring the three players at the Olympics in Italy, was on the ice for the skate outside of veteran defenseman John Carlson. According to the team, Carlson missed practice due to maintenance-related issues."
"Notably, Carlson left the team's final game before the break against the Nashville Predators after the first period due to a lower-body injury. The 36-year-old rearguard has 46 points (10g, 36a) in 55 games this season. Thursday's skate was the second mandatory practice for the Capitals ahead of their return game against the Flyers next week. The team has a planned day off on Friday, before they're back skating on Saturday and Sunday."
The Washington Capitals held an Olympic break practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex with nearly the entire roster on the ice. Connor McMichael fully participated in practice after previously wearing a light blue, no-contact jersey, and looks likely to be available for the February 25 game against the Philadelphia Flyers. McMichael was injured January 29 versus Detroit, missed the final regulation minutes, and was placed on injured reserve two days later as "week-to-week"; he has 31 points (8g, 23a) in 55 games this season. John Carlson missed practice due to maintenance-related issues after leaving the prior game with a lower-body injury. The skate was the second mandatory session before a planned day off Friday and additional skates Saturday and Sunday.
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