Andre Burakovsky took an additional step closer to returning to the Capitals lineup on Friday morning, as he participated in his first full contact practice with the team.
Burakovsky suffered an injury to his right hand blocking a shot against the Detroit Red Wings on February 9th. He has missed 15 consecutive games since the injury occurred.
Burakovsky informed media after practice that he will indeed play tomorrow night against the Lightning in Tampa. A few scenes from practice this morning at Kettler:
Andre Burakovsky is fully participating in today’s practice @NoVa_Caps pic.twitter.com/Q14XzT5DeQ
— Michael Marzzacco (@Marswaggo) March 17, 2017
More Burakovsky @NoVa_Capspic.twitter.com/5UUiGqdOri
— Michael Marzzacco (@Marswaggo) March 17, 2017
Burakovsky has changed his jersey from white to red. Now working on the power play drills @NoVa_Caps pic.twitter.com/bOov2PazD3
— Michael Marzzacco (@Marswaggo) March 17, 2017
In related news, the Capitals reassigned Jakub Vrana to Hershey. The move frees up salary cap space necessary for Burakovsky to return from injured reserve.
Video of injury:
By Jon Sorensen
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