The Washington Capitals are finally getting healthy — and that means tough roster decisions are coming.

Connor McMichael is on track to return, Charlie Lindgren is fully practicing, and Spencer Carbery’s latest line combinations give us a clear look at how the roster stacks up heading into the stretch run. But with Pierre-Luc Dubois back in the top six and young forwards like Justin Sourdif and Ethen Frank making strong cases to stay, someone could be headed to waivers.

Is Hendrix Lapierre safe because of his upside at center? Is Sonny Milano the odd man out? And how do these decisions impact the Capitals’ plans ahead of the March 6 NHL trade deadline?

We break down:

• McMichael’s return timeline

• Updated Capitals line combinations

• Waiver implications for Lapierre & Milano

• Trade deadline strategy

• Playoff push outlook in the Metropolitan Division

With Washington just four points out of a Wild Card spot, the next few days could define the season.

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