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Capitals' Schmidt a healthy scratch Saturday

Tom Szczerbowski / USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz appears to be set to juggle his defense pairings ahead of Saturday night's game against the New Jersey Devils, which will result in Nate Schmidt watching the game from the press box.

Schmidt, 23, has appeared in 31 games with the Capitals this season and has played mostly on a pairing with Mike Green. He's been Washington's second best defender by shot attempt differential and has managed three assists.

Schmidt's place in the lineup will be filled by Jack Hillen on Saturday.

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