McMichael scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 5-3 win over Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael hopped off the bench to jump into the play and snapped one short side past Buffalo netminder Dustin Tokarski. It was the second goal of the year for McMichael and gave him a point in three consecutive games.

McMichael scored his first NHL goal and had two shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Florida.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael tied the game at 4-4 just under seven minutes into the third period, burying a loose puck in front to bring the Capitals all the way back from a three-goal deficit. The 20-year-old was appearing in just his eighth game of the season and only logged 7:59 of ice time.

McMichael picked up two assists in Monday's 7-5 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

The young center helped set up T.J. Oshie for the final two goals of his hat trick, with the third tally proving to be the game-winner. The points were the first of McMichael's career in his fifth NHL game, and the 2019 first-round pick should continue to draw a regular shift in the top six at even strength while Nicklas Backstrom (hip) is sidelined, and perhaps earn some consistent time on the power play if he continues to produce.

McMichael was promoted from AHL Hershey to the Capitals on Tuesday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael was sent down to the minors as a formality on Monday, and could be recalled once Nicklas Backstrom (hip) was placed on long-term injured reserve. The 20-year-old center could garner a long look with the Capitals while Backstrom is on the shelf, though he may make his season debut as a top-line winger if Alex Ovechkin (lower body) is unable to play in Wednesday's opener against the Rangers.

McMichael was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael scored an impressive 14 goals and 27 points in 33 games with AHL Hershey last season and made his NHL debut in January. A 2019 first-round pick, the 20-year-old forward should see some more time with the big club this season.

McMichael will be promoted from AHL Hershey to join the Capitals' expanded playoff roster for the remainder of the postseason, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael appeared in one NHL game this season while adding 14 goals and 13 assists in 34 games with Hershey. The 2019 first-round pick is unlikely to see game action if the Capitals remain healthy up front but should slot in near the top of the injury fill-in list.

McMichael was re-assigned to AHL Hershey on Saturday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

McMichael made his NHL debut Jan. 24 but will need to wait for his next chance to crack the Capitals' lineup. The 20-year-old remains worth stashing in dynasty formats in the interim.

McMichael was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2019 first-round pick (25th overall) made his NHL debut in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Sabres and posted two PIM and a shot on net over 9:54. He'll go back to the taxi squad for now, and he could end up being assigned to the AHL once the minor-league season begins.

McMichael will make his NHL debut in Sunday's game against the Sabres after being recalled from the taxi squad, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tom Wilson (lower body) has been ruled out, opening the door for McMichael to enter the lineup. It's unclear what line he will play on, but the 20-year-old could handle some power-play time. McMichael was a star with the London Knights of the OHL last season, racking up 47 goals and 55 assists over 52 games.

Head coach Peter Laviolette indicated that McMichael could see action with Evgeny Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) and Alex Ovechkin (COVID-19 protocols) in quarantine, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

With heavy offensive firepower out of the lineup, the Capitals may take advantage of the opportunity to see what top prospect McMichael can do. The 20-year-old could be worth a gander for those in deeper leagues who are desperate for a short-term option, but he'll need to establish himself as a capable offensive threat to merit consideration in standard leagues.