"When the Capitals come up against the Islanders, they could do so again without number-one center Dylan Strome. The 28-year-old pivot, who didn't travel with the club to play the Stars, returned for the start of practice on Thursday in a light blue, no-contact jersey. However, after completing line rushes, Strome swapped out the blue for his regular red practice sweater to participate in power-play drills."
"Strome, who has 10 points (2g, 8a) in nine games to start the season, suffered a lower-body injury in the first period against the Ottawa Senators last weekend. After initially leaving the game, he returned for two shifts before again heading back to the team's locker room, playing just 2:34 of total ice time in the blowout loss."
"With Strome out of action, the Capitals recalled Ethen Frank from the AHL's Hershey Bears. To fit Frank on their 23-man roster, the Capitals placed defenseman Rasmus Sandin on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Sandin also wore a no-contact sweater on Thursday. "They participated today in practice," Carbery said. "Sandy in a blue, Stromer in a blue, also got into some of the drills. So it was a good step. Talk to Serbs after today and see where they're at for the weekend.""
The Washington Capitals returned to practice ahead of a home game versus the New York Islanders while seeking to avoid a three-game losing streak. Dylan Strome suffered a lower-body injury in the first period against Ottawa, played only 2:34 in that game, and is listed day-to-day despite participating in limited, no-contact practice before joining power-play drills. Connor McMichael filled Strome's role on the top line during Strome's absence. The Capitals recalled Ethen Frank from Hershey and placed defenseman Rasmus Sandin on injured reserve; Sandin also appeared in a no-contact sweater at practice.
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