Washington Capitals Injury Report ft. Darcy Kuemper, Carl Hagelin and more (23rd March, 2023)

The Washington Capitals have navigated their fair share of injury issues as they fight to secure a spot in the NHL playoffs. The team has been forced to make adjustments to its lineup due to several key players being sidelined.

Darcy Kuemper Day-to-Day with Upper-Body Injury

Veteran goalie Darcy Kuemper is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old has been a key part of the Capitals' success this season. He's posted a 2.77 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage. His status for the team's upcoming games is uncertain, but the Capitals are hoping he will return in the near future.

Carl Hagelin is out with Hip Injury

Forward Carl Hagelin has been on injured reserve since February 16th with a hip injury. The 34-year-old winger is expected to be out until at least September 15th, meaning he will miss the remainder of the regular season and playoffs. Hagelin was a solid contributor to the Capitals but hasn't played a single game this season.

Connor Brown Expected to Miss Remainder of Regular Season

Forward Connor Brown has been on injured reserve since January 2nd with a knee injury. The 29-year-old winger is expected to be out until at least May 1st, which will keep him out of the lineup for the rest of the regular season. Brown has played only four games this season.

The Washington Capitals will need to rely on their depth to fill the void left by these injuries as they continue their playoff push. The team will be hoping for a speedy recovery for Kuemper and will miss the contributions of Hagelin and Brown down the stretch.

Washington Capitals' season has been disappointing but competitive

The Washington Capitals have not lived up to expectations this season. They are currently sitting in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division with 74 points after 72 games . Despite boasting a strong offense led by superstar forward Alex Ovechkin, the team has struggled defensively and in net. This has led to inconsistent performances throughout the season.

With just a few weeks left in the regular season, the Washington Capitals will need to turn things around quickly if they hope to make a deep playoff run. They will have to rely heavily on their star players to carry the team. But they will need improved performances from their defense and goaltending in order to compete with the other top teams in the Metropolitan Division.