Marcus Johansson (upper body) skated before practice Wednesday, but didn't take part in the team session and is expected to miss Thursday's game against the Islanders, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

Johansson (upper body) skated before practice Wednesday, but didn't take part in the team session and is expected to miss Thursday's game against the Islanders, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

Johansson exited the team's last contest before the All-Star break with the upper-body issue, and ended up skipping Tuesday's game as well because of it. While skating before practice Wednesday certainly suggests he's moving in the right direction, but missing the team session could indicate he won't be ready Thursday. The team should update his status again prior to the contest, confirming whether or not he will be able to dress.