Bad news on Washington Capitals defenceman Martin Fehérváry

It's an exciting time to be a Washington Capitals fan, but anxiety is running high as the team appears to be plagued with injuries heading into the postseason.

Among the players the Washington Capitals seem to be carefully managing is blue-liner Martin Fehervary, who was absent from today's practice. While his absence may have initially seemed precautionary, the team's latest roster move suggests otherwise.

According to sources, defenceman Martin Fehérváry missed morning practice and appears to be dealing with an injury stemming from an awkward collision during the April 15th game against the New York Islanders. This incident resulted in his foot twisting uncomfortably, raising concerns about his status moving forward.

Although Martin Fehérváry managed to finish that game, he was sidelined for the regular season finale against the Pittsburgh Penguins and has since been receiving ongoing medical attention.

With the playoffs set to begin Monday against the Montreal Canadiens, this development is certainly troubling for the Capitals.

The hope is that Martin Fehérváry will be ready to go by Monday, but we'll continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

More details to follow.