Spencer Carbery says there's a chance that Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas both play on upcoming road trip

"The Washington Capitals have played the last two games without two of their top forwards, Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas. Both top-six wingers sustained lower-body injuries last week and have been out of the lineup since. Wilson skated in a no-contact jersey for a second straight day before Thursday morning's practice, while Protas was a full participant. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery indicated the pair could potentially draw back in during the Capitals' two-game road trip at the end of the week,"

"They both will [travel], Carbery said. Yeah, there's a chance tomorrow. We'll see. Pro's closer than Willy. The Capitals placed Protas on injured reserve retroactive to the first of the month, so he can be freely activated at any point moving forward. Washington will need to return Brett Leason, who made his season debut on Wednesday, to the Hershey Bears before moving Protas back to their active roster."

"Wilson, the team's leading scorer with 42 points (22g, 20a) in 41 games, has yet to join the rest of his teammates for a practice since he was injured against the Blackhawks last Saturday. I think that would be a long shot, for him to play tomorrow, Carbery said. Pro practiced today, so we'll talk to Serbs (head athletic trainer Jason Serbus) on him and see where he's at for tomorrow. But, Willy, further away."

Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas missed the last two Washington Capitals games due to lower-body injuries sustained last week. Wilson skated in a no-contact jersey for a second straight day and has not practiced with teammates since his injury against the Blackhawks. Protas was a full participant in practice and is eligible to be activated immediately after being placed on injured reserve retroactive to the first of the month. Washington may activate Protas for the upcoming two-game road trip to Chicago and Nashville, but Wilson remains a long shot for immediate return. Brett Leason would need to be returned to Hershey before reactivating Protas. The team will travel with family members for an annual Mentors' Trip.

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