Alexeyev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Ottawa, according to Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev was taken off the injured reserve list, per the NHL media site, but he didn't participate in Thursday's pregame warmups. That suggests that he's now available, but a healthy scratch. Alexeyev has an assist in five games this season. The 23-year-old last played Dec. 9.

Alexeyev (upper body) is expected to be activated off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game versus Ottawa, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Alexeyev is on track to be available Thursday, he's expected to sit as a healthy scratch against the Senators. He's picked up one helper through five NHL appearances this season.

Alexeyev (upper body) was put on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev was injured in Friday's game against Seattle. Kraken defender Jamie Oleksiak was suspended for three games Saturday by the NHL Department of Player Safety for an illegal check to the head on the play. Alexeyev won't be eligible to return until at least Dec. 17 versus Toronto after going on the IR list. He has one assist, three shots on goal, eight blocks and six hits in five games this year.

Alexeyev won't return to Friday's game against Seattle because of an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev sustained the injury when he absorbed a hit from Seattle's Jamie Oleksiak, who received a match penalty at 9:48 of the second period because of the incident, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. Alexeyev had an assist in 7:42 of ice time before leaving the contest. It was his first career point in his sixth NHL game.

Alexeyev (shoulder) will be activated off injured reserve and make his season debut Wednesday against the Penguins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev will likely slot into a botom-pairing role after missing the first 14 games of the campaign while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. The 22-year-old defender spent most of the 2021-22 season in the minors, picking up one goal and 19 points through 68 games with AHL Hershey.

Alexeyev (shoulder) has completed his AHL conditioning loan.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev had an assist in four AHL games. He's still on the long-term injured reserve list, but the fact that he was able to play in the AHL suggests that he might be activated in the near future. He underwent shoulder surgery in June and was originally projected to miss 4-5 months.

Alexeyev (shoulder) will begin a conditioning stint with AHL Hershey, per Samantha Pell of The Washington Post.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev underwent shoulder surgery in June that was projected to keep him sidelined for 4-5 months. If all goes well on his conditioning assignment, Alexeyev could compete for a spot on Washington's blueline. The 22-year-old defenseman was held scoreless in his lone game with the Capitals last season but showed some promise in the AHL, logging a goal and 18 assists in 68 games.

Alexeyev (shoulder) underwent a surgical labra repair of his left shoulder and is projected to miss 4-5 months.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev seemed primed to challenge for a roster spot given the pending free agency of Justin Schultz, Michal Kempny, and Matt Irwin, but now looks likely to miss at least the first few weeks of the upcoming season. The 22-year-old notched a goal and 19 points in 68 games with AHL Hershey during the 2021-22 campaign.

Alexeyev was demoted to AHL Hershey from the taxi squad Tuesday, per CBSSports.com.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev appeared in one NHL contest this season where he logged two PIM and 10:35 of ice time. The 22-year-old will reprise his role with AHL Hershey where he has logged one goal through his seven December performances.

The Capitals assigned Alexeyev to the taxi squad Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev played 10:35 and logged two penalty minutes in his NHL debut Wednesday. The 22-year-old could return to Washington if COVID-19 continues to affect the Capitals' defense corps.