Pacioretty (Achilles) will not be in the lineup Friday versus the Islanders, per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty has yet to play this season after suffering his second torn Achilles on Jan. 19. The good news is Pacioretty's season debut appears to be imminent. Pacioretty has only played in 44 games over the last two-plus seasons, scoring 22 times while adding 18 assists over that span. The Capitals desperately need his offensive acumen as they are averaging only 2.34 goals per contest this year, 31st in the NHL.