The Washington Capitals announced prior to their game against the Boston Bruins on Thursday (7 PM ET, ESPN+, Hulu) that defenseman Michal Kempny and left-wing Axel Jonsson-Fjallby have both been recalled from the taxi squad but center Michael Sgarbossa has been assigned to the taxi squad.
In addition, right-wing T.J. Oshie has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and will be eligible to return against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. Oshie has missed the past two games.
ROSTER UPDATE: #Caps recall Michal Kempny and Axel Jonsson-Fjallby from the taxi squad, re-assign Michael Sgarbossa to the taxi squad and place TJ Oshie on IR (eligible to return 1/24 vs VGK)
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Jonsson-Fjallby, who has 10 goals and 21 points in 26 AHL games and one assist in eight NHL games this season, is expected to skate on a line with centers Lars Eller and Connor McMichael vs. the Bruins while right-wing Daniel Sprong will be a healthy scratch.
Sgarbossa has two goals and four points in 10 NHL games this season in addition to earning eight goals and 14 points in 15 AHL games. The 29-year-old cleared waivers on December 29 to go to the taxi squad.
Kempny, 31, has recorded seven assists in 24 AHL games and has one assist in three NHL games.
By Harrison Brown