Tue 2/28/12 12:40 PM

Capitals forward Mike Knuble will again be a healthy scratch tonight against the visiting Islanders. The veteran forward declined to speak to reporters following this morning's practice. There is no change in Knuble's status in D.C. what with the trade deadline having come and gone. Tonight will mark the sixth time in the last 10 games that he will be a healthy scratch in favor of Keith Aucoin. Knuble is 3-9-12 and minus-16 in 57 games.