Although two important contributors are rejoining Washington after injuries, one of the club's depth forwards will be missing when the Caps meet Nashville.
Sonny Milano skipped the team's morning warmup and won't dress for the contest.
That news surfaced from Carbery once NHL.com's Tom Gulitti asked him about the winger.
Tom Gulitti: I know it was an optional, but Sonny wasn't out there. Is he okay? Spencer Carbery: He's okay…. He's a….Yeah, he's okay. Tom Gulitti: Will he play tonight? Spencer Carbery: He's day-to-day, just personal today.
Milano had suited up in each of the previous three contests, picking up a single assist. On the season, he's totaled eight points across 31 outings.
Taking the open spot is Pierre-Luc Dubois, his rehab from core surgery now complete. Returning as well is Logan Thompson, who had been sidelined by an upper-body issue. The pair were taken off injured reserve not long after the team practiced.