A key injury setback hits the Washington team as starting center Pierre-Luc Dubois sits out tonight due to illness, disrupting their lineup. Meanwhile, defenseman Matt Roy remains in question after practicing today, though he continues to recover from a lower-body injury on a day-to-day basis. Dubois, who has contributed strongly early in the season with four points, adds to the team’s defensive challenges alongside Roy’s uncertain availability. The absences could test Washington’s depth against Seattle in tonight’s matchup.

Washington is missing their top center tonight against Seattle, as Pierre-Luc Dubois won’t play due to illness, according to the team. Also, defenseman Matt Roy skated today, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network shared, although he’s still day-to-day with a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old Dubois has been off to a nice start with four points […]