Capitals' Alzner out for Game 3 with upper-body injury
John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters
The Washington Capitals will be without shutdown defenseman Karl Alzner for Game 3 on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post.
This will mark the first time Alzner has missed a game since the 2010 playoffs, snapping a streak of 599 consecutive games played.
ate Schmidt will suit up in place of Alzner.
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