Sgarbossa was assigned to AHL Hershey on Tuesday.
Sgarbossa has a goal and one assist in three appearances with the Capitals this season. His return to the AHL comes after Washington acquired Lars Eller from Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Recalled by Washington
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Sgarbossa was recalled from AHL Hershey on Monday.
Sgarbossa was sent to the AHL on Sunday but will rejoin the Capitals a day later. He was productive during Saturday's 8-1 road win over St. Louis, tallying a goal and an assist in 11:25 of ice time.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Sent back to minors
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Sgarbossa was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Sunday.
It's likely just a paper move, as Sgarbossa tallied a goal and assist Saturday after rejoining the Caps lineup. With Sonny Milano (upper body) sidelined, expect Sgarbossa to rejoin Washington ahead of their next game Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Surprise two-point man
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Sgarbossa scored a goal, dished an assist and added two PIM in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Blues.
Sgarbossa set up a Rasmus Sandin goal early in the third period before scoring one of his own later in the frame. The 32-year-old Sgarbossa has shuffled back and forth between the NHL roster and AHL Hershey lately, offering a challenge to Hendrix Lapierre's spot as the third-line center. Sgarbossa is at two points, one shots on net, two PIM and a plus-2 rating through three appearances. He offers limited scoring upside even as part of a deeper-than-expected Capitals offense.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Recalled Saturday
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Sgarbossa was recalled from AHL Hershey on Saturday.
After he was sent to the minors Thursday, Sgarbossa will now rejoin the Caps with Sonny Milano (upper body) landing on IR. The 32-year-old Sgarbossa has played in two games at the NHL level this year after logging seven points (four goals, three assists) in 25 contests last season.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Heads to minors
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Sgarbossa was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Thursday.
Sgarbossa has no points or shots in two appearances with the Capitals in 2024-25. He's done far better with Hershey, supplying a goal and nine points across seven outings.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Called up Monday
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Sgarbossa was recalled from AHL Hershey on Monday.
Sgarbossa was sent down to Hershey on Monday before being called back up later in the day. The left-shot center is plus-1 with no points through two games with the Capitals this season.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Sent down by Washington
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Sgarbossa was returned to AHL Hershey on Monday.
Sgarbossa spent a week with the NHL club and averaged 8:18 of ice time over two appearances with the Capitals. He should have more consistent opportunities to contribute in the AHL.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Recalled by Washington
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Sgarbossa was recalled from AHL Hershey on Monday.
Sgarbossa was sent down by the Capitals ahead of the regular season, but he'll rejoin the NHL club a few weeks into the year. He made 25 appearances for Washington during the 2023-24 campaign and tallied four goals and seven points while averaging 10:58 of ice time.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Hershey bound
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Sgarbossa was placed on waivers by the Capitals on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Sgarbossa is in the second-year of a two-way contract. He had four goals and three assists in 25 regular-season games with Washington last year, while accumulating seven goals and 43 points in 44 AHL contests during the regular season.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Good to go
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Sgarbossa (face) participated in Sunday's scrimmage after leaving Saturday's practice, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Sgarbossa required six stitches after being hit in the face by the puck, but his teeth remain undamaged. Even if he doesn't play in Sunday's preseason contest versus Philadelphia, the 32-year-old forward seems fine. Sgarbossa produced four goals and seven points in 25 regular-season outings with the Capitals in 2023-24. He is competing for a bottom-six spot in the lineup during training camp.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Questionable for Sunday
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Sgarbossa is questionable for Sunday's preseason contest against Philadelphia after he was struck in the face by the puck during Saturday's practice, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Sgarbossa had four goals and seven points in 25 regular-season contests with the Capitals in 2023-24. If he can't play in Sunday's contest, Riley Sutter will probably dress instead.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Bags apple Tuesday
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Sgarbossa tallied an assist and two shots during Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Sabres.
Sgarbossa has points in consecutive games and has tied his career high of seven points from the 2016-17 season. The 31-year-old is likely to remain with the Capitals for the balance of the campaign given he is no longer eligible to suit up for AHL Hershey's upcoming playoff run, but he may struggle to see regular ice time once Tom Wilson (suspension) and T.J. Oshie (upper body) return.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Lights lamp
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Sgarbossa tallied a goal while logging 10:08 of ice time during Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Sgarbossa has three goals and five points in 15 games since being recalled to fill the void while Evgeny Kuznetsov was in the league's Player Assistance Program. With the latter having since been traded to Carolina, the 31-year-old Sgarbossa could get an extended look as the Capitals chase down a playoff spot, but he could struggle to find regular ice time once Nic Dowd (upper body) returns from the injured list.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Brought up from AHL
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Sgarbossa was recalled from AHL Hershey on Monday.
Sgarbossa has notched seven goals and 36 assists in 44 AHL contests this campaign. He picked up two goals and two assists with the Capitals in 10 appearances during the 2021-22 campaign, which is his most recent NHL action.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Reassigned to minors
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Sgarbossa was returned to AHL Hershey on Friday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Sgarbossa was summoned by Washington on Thursday but ended up being a healthy scratch in that evening's 3-2 overtime win over Columbus. At the AHL level, he has five goals and 28 points in 28 contests with Hershey.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Returns to minors
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Sgarbossa was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Thursday.
Sgarbossa was called up Wednesday but was a healthy scratch for that evening's game versus Florida. The 31-year-old has three goals and 12 points in 11 contests with Hershey this season.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Put on waivers
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Sgarbossa was placed on waivers by Washington on Friday.
Sgarbossa had 21 goals and 58 points in 60 outings with AHL Hershey last season. Unless he's claimed off waivers, Sgarbossa is expected to start the 2023-24 campaign back with Hershey.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Assigned to AHL affiliate
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Sgarbossa was demoted from the taxi squad to AHL Hershey on Thursday.
Sgarbossa hasn't played since Jan. 8 versus Minnesota, so he'll head to the minors for some much-needed playing time. The 29-year-old winger has tallied four points through 10 top-level appearances this season, so he could be back with the big club sooner rather than later.
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Capitals' Michael Sgarbossa: Drops to taxi squad
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Sgarbossa was assigned to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Sgarbossa has not played in the Capitals' last four games, instead serving as a healthy scratch. He'll move to the taxi squad to make room for defensemen Michal Kempny.