Sonny Milano has been placed on long-term injured reserve due to an undisclosed upper-body injury. His absence adds to the Capitals' challenges as they navigate injuries within the team.

Sonny Milano suffered an upper-body injury during a recent game against the Nashville Predators, playing only 10 minutes before being placed on injured reserve. He had previously been scratched for 10 consecutive games before returning to the lineup. Milano is eligible to return for the Capitals' next game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after serving the seven-day minimum requirement on IR.

Sonny Milano missed the morning skate due to an upper-body injury sustained on Wednesday, which caused him to sit out the previous game.

Jakub Vrana is expected to replace Sonny Milano in the Capitals' lineup as part of a shakeup of the top three lines. This change comes after Milano's role was reassessed following the team's opening game.

Jakub Vrana is expected to replace Sonny Milano in the Capitals' lineup as part of a shakeup of the top three lines following an adjustment after the team's opening game.