What happened: The Washington Capitals placed forward Pierre-Luc Dubois on injured reserve and recalled forward Jonny Brodzinski from the AHL's Hershey Bears. The roster transaction comes ahead of Saturday's scheduled 0-0 matchup against the New Jersey Devils.

Why it matters: Dubois' move to injured reserve forces Washington to adjust its forward group, elevating Brodzinski after he scored three goals across two preseason games. The Capitals enter the scheduled contest looking to maintain their offensive pace with Brodzinski slotting into the NHL roster.

What to watch: Washington hosts New Jersey on Saturday with the matchup currently scheduled at 0-0.