The Capitals will be welcoming back a key winger into their lineup as team reporter Mike Vogel relays that Sonny Milano has been activated off injured reserve and will suit up tonight against Montreal.
The 27-year-old has missed more than two months (27 games in total) with an upper-body injury. Before he was injured, Milano, like many of Washington’s players, had gotten off to somewhat of a quiet start offensively, notching four goals and four assists in his first 23 games while averaging a little over 12 minutes a night of action.
However, after recording back-to-back seasons of double-digit goals and at least 30 points, Milano’s return will be a welcome one to a Capitals team is the lowest-scoring team in the Eastern Conference, a big reason why they enter play today six points out of the final playoff spot. It’s expected he’ll line up on the third line with Michael Sgarbossa and Max Pacioretty.
Washington had an open roster spot so no corresponding move was needed to activate Milano. Their roster now stands at the maximum of 23 players.