Schmidt (upper body) took part in line rushes during pregame warmups, indicating he'll return to action Saturday against the Bruins, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Capitals will be happy to have Schmidt back in the lineup Saturday, as he's been a rock solid defender for Washington this season, posting a plus-14 rating with 15 points (two goals, 13 assists) in 57 games. The 24-year-old blueliner is expected to skate alongside Taylor Chorney on the Capitals' third pairing in Saturday's contest.