This just in. Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson is a late scratch against the Leafs tonight. And you guys, Nate Schmidt is in.
According to the Capitals, Carlson took rushes before the game, but was not playing well enough to play. He is out day-to-day with a lower body injury.
John Carlson is a late scratch tonight. Took rushes, but will not play. Nate Schmidt draws in. #CapsLeafs
— Mike Vogel (@VogsCaps) April 4, 2017
#Caps John Carlson will not play tonight vs Toronto. Carlson is listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury.
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) April 4, 2017
This is Nate’s first game in the lineup since March 14. Schmidt played two consecutive games after Kevin Shattenkirk was suspended two games by the NHL for a high hit.
