Thompson will guard the home net Sunday against the Kings, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Rybinski was called up from AHL Hershey on Saturday.

Lindgren will serve as the starting netminder for Friday's home game against the Hurricanes, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Eller was placed on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Dec. 17, due to an illness, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Ovechkin (fibula) has been cleared for contact but won't be available until after the NHL's Christmas break, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports Friday.

Ovechkin (lower leg), who has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hurricanes, donned a regular jersey during the Capitals' morning skate Friday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Ovechkin (fibula) won't play in Friday's matchup with Carolina but hasn't been ruled out for Sunday or Monday's clash with the Kings or Bruins, respectively, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Ovechkin (fibula) remains in a non-contact jersey at practice Thursday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Vrana notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Eller notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Mangiapane scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Dubois scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.