The Washington Capitals announced Saturday morning that forward Marcus Johansson will not play against the Rangers due to a non-Covid illness.
#Caps forward Marcus Johansson will not play today vs. the New York Rangers (non-COVID illness)
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) February 25, 2023
Capitals bench boss Peter Laviolette met with the media when he arrived at the arena this morning. He said Craig Smith, acquired from Boston in the Garnet Hathaway and Dmitry Orlov trade, will make his debut today. Darcy Kuemper will start in goal.
Recently acquired Craig Smith is expected to make his Capitals debut, per head coach Peter Laviolette from pregame media availability.#CapsRangers | @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/hkJPlMDtSp
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 25, 2023