"After missing 23 consecutive games with a strained right groin muscle, Mike Green is expected to make his return to the Capitals' lineup Tuesday night as they host the Calgary Flames.

Green has missed 29 of Washington's 37 games this season with injury, first a twisted right ankle and then the groin strain.

"Finally," Green said after the morning skate. "It's been frustrating sitting out and obviously a couple months ago coming back and then the first game back, back on the press box. I'm just happy to be back, focused. Preparing to do the right things tonight and that's all that's on my mind right now.""