Brandon Duhaime gives Washington Capitals a scare
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Capitals winger Brendan Duhaime forced to leave the game after suffering a knee injury in the last game of the season.
Capitals winger Brandon Duhaime left the game for a bit on Thursday in Pittsburgh after a knee-on-knee collision with Penguins' Matt Grzelcyk.
Capitals Replays posted a video of the hit moments ago on X.
#ALLCAPS This is what happened to Duhaime
Although the hit didn't look too harmless, Duhaime showed some discomfort on the team bench as he made his way down the player's tunnel.
Brandon Duhaime left leg injury, straight to locker room, wasnt putting weight on it #AllCaps
Duhaime, 27, has been a solid addition to the Capitals bottom six forwards this season, tallying 9 goals and 12 assists in 81. He signed as a free agent last summer.
He was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the fourth round, 106th overall, of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
Sammi Silber took to X moments ago to provide a status on Duhaime.
Duhaime is back on the bench.
Bailey Johnson also took to X to provide an update on Duhaime's status.
Brandon Duhaime came out with everyone for the start of the second period. He played just one shift in the first
Injuries have plagued the Capitals as of late, so hopefully Duhaime's injury isn't anything too serious.
The Capitals and Penguins are both playing their final game of the 2025 NHL regular season.
The Caps are set to begin their first round matchup of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at home on Monday against the Montreal Canadiens.
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