The Washington Capitals returned from their bye week for practice, but Evgeny Kuznetsov will be out indefinitely for personal reasons. Michael Sgarbossa was recalled from the AHL's Hershey Bears. Tom Wilson wore an aviator visor. Sonny Milano and Max Pacioretty participated in practice. The Capitals will face the Montreal Canadiens tomorrow.
In other NHL news, several players have been charged with sexual assault from the 2018 Canada World Junior Championships. Mark Schiefele will return for the Winnipeg Jets, while Jack Hughes could return for the New Jersey Devils this week. The Los Angeles Kings are expected to hire D.J. Smith as an assistant coach.
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