The Washington Capitals are getting a boost to their lineup as Andre Burakovsky returned to morning skate on Wednesday following an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old forward has been out since December 22nd after suffering the injury in a game against the New Jersey Devils.
Burakovsky has been a key contributor for the Capitals this season, tallying nine goals and 13 assists in 32 games. His return to the ice is a welcome sight for the team, who have been without his services for nearly two weeks.
The Capitals have been able to stay afloat in Burakovsky’s absence, going 4-3-1 in his absence. However, they are still looking for more consistency from their offense, which has been inconsistent at times this season.
Burakovsky’s return should help the Capitals get back on track. He is an excellent playmaker and can create scoring chances for his teammates. He is also a solid two-way player and can be relied upon to help out defensively as well.
The Capitals will be hoping that Burakovsky can stay healthy and provide a spark to the team’s offense. With him back in the lineup, the team should be able to get back to their winning ways and make a push for the playoffs.
It remains to be seen how quickly Burakovsky can get back up to speed after missing so much time due to injury. However, his return to morning skate is a positive sign and the Capitals will be hoping he can make a quick and successful return to the lineup.
