Pacioretty registered an assist and added four shots and two hits during Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty has not scored a goal since Jan. 11, but has mustered four assists over his last seven games as he works his way back from a significant Achilles injury. The 35-year-old could be on the move prior to the trade deadline if the Capitals continue to lose ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race which could enhance Pacioretty's fantasy value during the home stretch of the 2023-24 campaign.

Pacioretty played 18:12 TOI in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

After sustaining a lower body injury on Jan. 27, Pacioretty found his place on the second line being centered by teammate Connor McMichael with T.J. Oshie on the opposite wing. The injury did not hurt his playing time as the 18:12 TOI was the most he played all season. Pacioretty fired five shots on net, played 3:56 TOI on the power play and finished with a minus-1 rating. He looks to improve on his only goal of the season when the Capitals face the Panthers on Thursday.

Pacioretty (lower body) skated on the top line during Monday's practice, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty exited in the second period of a 5-4 overtime loss to the Stars on Jan. 27 after logging just 10:25 of ice time, but he appears to have avoided the kind of significant injury that has sidelined him for most of the last two seasons. The 35-year-old has a goal and six assists in 12 games since making his Capitals debut following a lengthy rehab for an Achilles injury. He could be a worthwhile play against his former Canadiens teammates when the Capitals host Montreal on Tuesday.

Pacioretty (lower body) won't return to Saturday's contest against Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty picked up one shot on goal, one hit and a plus-1 rating in 10:25 of ice time prior to leaving Saturday's game. He has produced one goal and six assists in 12 outings this campaign. Washington is off until Feb. 6 against Montreal because of the All-Star break, so Pacioretty has some additional time to recover.

Pacioretty delivered an assist in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty has a goal, two assists and a plus-2 rating since his Jan. 3 return from a long-term Achillies injury. Formerly the offensive focal point of the Canadiens prior to career stops in Vegas and Carolina, Pacioretty now finds himself on a Capitals team that is ranked seventh within the fiercely competitive Metropolitan Division. However, Pacioretty's current one-year, $4 million contract serves as a nice proving ground to see how much he has left in the tank before he'll officially become an unrestricted free agent in the summer.

Pacioretty scored a goal on his lone shot in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty was responsible for Washington's lone tally in the second period Thursday, as he one-timed an Alex Ovechkin feed past Joey Daccord to cut Seattle's lead to 2-1. It's Pacioretty's first goal and second point in four games with the Capitals this season, after missing nearly a year while recovering from a torn Achilles. The veteran winger played just three games with the Hurricanes in 2022-23, scoring three goals.

Pacioretty (Achilles) played 11:47 in his season debut versus New Jersey on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

It was Pacioretty's first game in almost a year, as he lasted played on Jan. 19, 2023. The 35-year-old failed to hit the scoresheet in a 6-3 loss. He did not see any power-play time against the Devils but that should change in the near future as Pacioretty has 10 seasons with double-digit points with the man advantage under his belt.

Pacioretty (Achilles) will make his Capitals debut Wednesday versus New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

It will be Pacioretty's first game since Jan. 19, 2023. After missing nearly a year, it wouldn't be surprising if the 35-year-old initially sees limited minutes, but he should eventually settle into a top-six spot and get a significant amount of power-play ice time. His return also might result in Aliaksei Protas assuming a lesser role.

Pacioretty (Achilles) won't play Saturday against Nashville, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pacioretty's next chance to make his season debut will be Tuesday versus Pittsburgh. He skated alongside Evgeny Kuznetsov and Matthew Phillips on Thursday, which could be where he lines up when he is ready to play.

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.