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Capitals' Tom Wilson is named to the NHL All-Star GameThe winger will be going to the league’s midseason showcase for the second time in three years — and this one will be in his hometown of Tor...
Alexander Holtz - Picks up two assists WednesdayHoltz registered two assists in a 6-3 win over Washington on Wednesday.
ImpactHoltz earned his second multi-point game of the season. He has eight goals and 17 points in 36 outings this season. The 21-year-old has offensive upside, but he's serving in a bottom-six capacity, averaging just 11:55 of ice time, which will keep his production somewhat sporadic for now.
JANUARY 4•ROTOWIRE
Erik Haula - Snags two helpersHaula recorded a pair of assists against the Capitals on Wednesday.
ImpactIt was Haula's second multi-point game of the season but he remains stuck in an eight-game goal drought during which he registered just 14 shots. Despite the slump, the veteran continues to slot into a second-line role while seeing limited minutes with the No. 2 power-play unit.
JANUARY 4•ROTOWIRE
Alexander Suzdalev - Assigned to junior teamThe Capitals reassigned Suzdalev from Mora IK of Sweden's Hockey Allsvenskan to the WHL's Saskatoon Blades on Thursday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.
ImpactSuzdalev only picked up two goals and three points through 13 games during his time in Sweden this year, and the Capitals evidently feel his development will be better served by playing in the WHL. Washington selected the 19-year-old winger in the third round of the 2022 Entry Draft.
JANUARY 4•ROTOWIRE
John Carlson - Lights lamp WednesdayCarlson tallied a power-play goal, four shots and two hits during Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Devils.
ImpactCarlson's second goal of the season ended a five-game scoring drought and gave him his 11th consecutive season with at least 20 points. Despite averaging a career-high 25:42 of ice time, the 33-year-old is struggling mightily to produce the kind of offensive numbers that have made him such a reliable fantasy blueliner over the years. Some positive regression seems likely for the 27th overall pick from the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, so fantasy managers should just hope Carlson turns the corner quickly now that the calendar has rolled into 2024.
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Don't look now, but Devils' Alexander Holtz is heating up with improved role. He needs to stay there.Holtz finished with two points in New Jersey's 6-3 win over the Capitals on Wednesday.
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