With Perrault out Marcus Johansson draws back into the Capitals lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last 2 games.

Perreault gets a chance to center Ovechkin tonight. The diminutive center scored nine goals and 18 points in 40 games.

With Ovechkin's return, Perreault moves down to the third line. He has eight goals and 14 points through 32 games.

If Ovechkin is suspended, expect Perreault to play on the top line again. Through 29 games, he has four goals and 10 points.

Perreault will start the game on the top line. He has four goals and eight points through 28 games.

Perreault will play in his 27th game tonight. The Drummondville, Quebec native scored three goals and seven points as the fourth line center.

Perreault will miss his second consecutive game after spearing himself. The fourth line center has three goals and seven points over 23 games.

Perreault speared himself in the stomach and was sent to the hospital. He is expected to travel with the Caps.

The Caps had to play without their fourth line center for the rest of the game. This injury is certainly not long term as Perreault is expected to get back into the lineup shortly. If he can't, look for Cody Eakin to draw back in.

Perreault has only played in 13 of the team's 24 games but has been somewhat productive with two goals and five points. Looks like he will remain a depth player for the Caps.