Per Samantha Pell of The Washington Post, Schultz (upper body) took normal line rushes during morning skate, putting him on track to return to action Thursday versus the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz is expected to return to a third-pairing role following his one-game absence. The 31-year-old defender has tallied 13 points through 46 contests this campaign.

Schultz (upper body) is considered day-to-day but won't be ready to play against Philadelphia on Thursday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz is having a down year compared to his first season with Washington in which he generated 27 points in 46 games. Instead, the 31-year-old blueliner has just 13 points in the same number of contests this year. While John Carlson will continue to feature on the No. 1 power play, without Schultz, Nick Jensen could get some chance with the second unit.

Schultz (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz was hurt in the first period Tuesday, though it's unclear when the injury occurred. The 31-year-old had picked five assists in his last six games, so this is a notable absence for the Capitals. If he can't play Thursday versus the Flyers, Matt Irwin or Michael Kempny would draw into the lineup.

Schultz dished out two assists to go with five shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz helped set up each of Joe Snively's first two NHL goals. Dating back to before the All-Star break, Schultz has compiled five assists in his last five games. He had just six assists to go with two goals in his first 39 appearances of the season, so enjoy this hot streak while it lasts.

Schultz logged an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-0 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz helped out on a Connor McMichael goal in the second period. The assist ended a four-game point drought for Schultz, who has been little more than a bottom-four option this season. The 31-year-old is at nine points, 40 shots on net, 48 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 40 appearances. He's on pace to miss the 20-point mark for the third time in the last four seasons, though injuries and shortened campaigns have played a role in his drop in offense.

Schultz finished with three shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Wild on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz sits at two goals and four assists through 30 games, a far cry from his 24-assist 2020-21 campaign.

Schultz cleared COVID-19 protocols and is expected to suit up Sunday against New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz hasn't suited up since Dec. 19 before Washington's extended break. The veteran blueliner has six points while averaging 16:51 of ice time through 28 games this season.

The Capitals have placed Schultz in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz has recorded one goal and three assists through his last eight appearances since recovering from an upper-body injury. He will need to submit two negative tests in order to be eligible to return to play.

Schultz scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Schultz tallied just a second after the Kings had killed off a double-minor. He's picked up a goal and three assists in his last seven games, though he continues to see bottom-four usage and limited power-play time on the second unit. Schultz is up to six points, 23 shots, 32 blocked shots and four PIM in 28 outings overall.

Schultz recorded an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

The puck caromed off of Schultz and Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck before Conor Sheary sniped in the game-winning tally. Through 27 games, Schultz has just five points with 21 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. He's been limited to a bottom-four role for much of the season, and a reduction in power-play time has sapped his offensive contributions after he put up 27 points in 46 outings last year.