Afternoon ReCap Monday October 26th

Logan Thompson remains day-to-day with a lower body injury, but his recent practice indicates progress. Meanwhile, defenseman Jacob Chikrin is expected to be available for the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Flyers, according to head coach Spencer Carberry. New addition Jack St. Ivany skated with the Capitals for the first time after being claimed off waivers from Winnipeg. St. Ivany, who has experience in the NHL and AHL, expressed excitement about joining the Capitals and is expected to help fill the gap left by Vincent Desharnay, who is out due to an appendectomy.

The Capitals recently celebrated a 4-3 overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres, with Alex Tuck scoring the decisive goal against his former team. Tuck highlighted the importance of teamwork and a strong forecheck in their success, while his line, which also includes Dylan Strom and Jordan Kairou, contributed significantly to the offense. The Capitals currently hold a record of 6-4-0 for the season and are looking to build on their performance as they prepare for their next game against the Flyers.

Tom Galitti from NHL.com provided insights on the team's dynamics, noting that the irregular game schedule has made it challenging for players to find rhythm. He emphasized the need for improvement in the power play, which has struggled early in the season. Overall, the Capitals are focusing on maintaining their momentum and addressing injuries as they move forward.

First look at defenseman Jack St. Ivany, plus insight on the Tuch-Strome-Kyrou line after Saturday's OT win. Tom Gulitti of NHL.com joins Rachel to break down the Caps' first 10 games of the season.