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Nate Schmidt (head) is hoping to return to practice Wednesday, Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post reports.

Schmidt (head) is hoping to return to practice Wednesday, Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

Schmidt passed all concussion tests after he was laid out by the Habs' Jarred Tinordi in Sunday's preseason contest, and it appears the Capitals are simply proceeding carefully with the blueliner. Even if he's able to take full contact Wednesday, Schmidt is far from a safe bet to secure an Opening Night roster spot.

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