Michael Raffl
W FA
Sat 4/17/21 11:24 AM

Raffl (upper body) has yet to resume skating, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl will need to get into a few practices with his new club before making his Capitals debut, so until that happens, he can be considered out indefinitely. The 32-year-old winger picked up eight points in 34 games with the Flyers before being traded to Washington on Monday.

Michael Raffl
W FA
Thu 4/15/21 12:11 PM

Raffl (undisclosed) will not be available for Thursday's match against the Sabres, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl will need to wait until at least April 17 to make his debut with the Capitals after being shipped to Washington prior to Monday's trade deadline. The 32-year-old forward notched three goals and eight points in 34 games with the Flyers prior to being traded and is expected to serve a depth role with Washington once he's fit to return to action.

Michael Raffl
W FA
Tue 4/13/21 12:03 PM

Raffl is dealing with an undisclosed injury and won't play Tuesday against the Flyers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl's injury isn't believed to be overly serious, but at this point it isn't clear when he might be ready to make his Capitals debut. The 32-year-old forward picked up eight points in 34 games with the Flyers before being traded to Washington on Monday.

Michael Raffl
W FA
Mon 4/12/21 5:48 PM

Raffl will not be ready to join the Capitals for Tuesday's game against the Flyers, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl was acquired from Philadelphia on Monday but won't get a chance to face his former team just yet. The 32-year-old could be ready for Thursday's tilt with Buffalo.

Michael Raffl
W FA
Mon 4/12/21 4:03 PM

The Capitals acquired Raffl via trade from the Flyers for a fifth-round draft pick Monday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl signed with the Flyers as an undrafted free agent in 2013, and he has collected 150 points across 504 career NHL games, including eight points this season. The 32-year-old will mainly serve as depth for the Capitals during their playoff push. His first chance to make his Capitals debut is when the Flyers come to town Tuesday.

Michael Raffl
W FA
Mon 3/15/21 4:53 PM

Raffl (hand) will play in Monday's game against the Rangers, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
The swelling in Raffl's right hand has subsided, so the 32-year-old will return to the lineup after a four-game absence. He'll flank Oskar Lindblom on the fourth line. Raffl has generated seven points through 21 games this year.

Michael Raffl
W FA
Sun 3/14/21 1:07 PM

Raffl (hand) practiced with the team Sunday and should play in Monday's game versus the Rangers, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl still needs to officially gain clearance after missing the last four games due to a swollen right hand that he suffered blocking a shot March 6. The 32-year-old has generated three goals and seven points through the first 21 games. He typically serves in a bottom-six role.

Michael Raffl
W FA
Tue 3/9/21 11:14 AM

Raffl (hand) won't play Tuesday against Buffalo, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl will miss a second straight game Tuesday and remains without a definite timetable for his return. Another update on the 32-year-old winger, who's tallied seven points in 21 contests this season, should surface once he's deemed fit to play.

Michael Raffl
W FA
Sun 3/7/21 4:45 PM

Raffl (hand) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Capitals, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl logged just 6:16 of ice time in Saturday's loss to the Penguins, and he'll miss his first game of the year Sunday. Connor Bunnaman was activated and will play on the fourth line in Raffl's place.

Michael Raffl
W FA
Sun 2/28/21 6:08 PM

Raffl scored a goal on his only shot in Sunday's 3-0 win over Buffalo.
EDGE Analysis
Immediately after winning an offensive-zone faceoff, Raffl went straight to the net to deflect a Robert Hagg point shot, extending the Flyers' lead to 2-0 just 1:37 into the second period. It ended a nine-game goal skid for Raffl, who last found the back of the net Jan. 28 against the Devils. The 32-year-old has contributed three goals and four assists through 18 games in a bottom-six role.