Capitals' Green returns Thursday following upper-body injury

by Ian McLaren
Kevin Hoffman / Reuters

The Washington Capitals will get a boost on the back end for Thursday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Defenseman Mike Green confirmed to reporters following the morning skate that he'll be in the lineup following a seven-game absence due to an upper-body injury.

Green registered three goals, nine assists and 44 shots on goal in 19 games prior to suffering the injury.

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