Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Won't play Friday

Oshie is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and won't play Friday against the Oilers.

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Oshie's owners will hope his absence is limited to a single game, as he's been on a roll lately, notching eight points (four goals, four assists) in his last five games. The severity of the American winger's ailment remains unclear, but more information regarding his availability for Saturday evening's game against the Predators should be released ahead of puck drop. With Oshie unavailable Friday, the recently recalled Riley Barber will make his NHL debut against Edmonton.