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  • Caps' Hillen Exits Thursday With Apparent Knee Injury

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    Hillen left Thursday's home opener with what looked to be a serious knee injury, the Washington Post reports.Hillen bumped knees with the Flames' Lance Bouma and remained on the ice for a couple of minutes before being helped off by the team trainer. The injury certainly looked to be severe in nature, but the Capitals should provide an update on his status in the coming days. Hillen was limited to just 23 games in 2012-13 after sustaining a shoulder injury in last season's opener.
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  • Caps' Hillen To Miss Action After Suffering Knee Injury

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    While coach Adam Oates didn't provide an official update on Hillen (knee) following Thursday's game, he suggested that the defenseman would "be out for a bit," CSN Washington reports.Oates' words were rather vague, but it seems that both he and the Capitals are awaiting medical reports on Hillen before making any proclamations on his status. Hillen headed to the hospital after he was assisted off the ice in the first period Thursday following a vicious hit from the Flames' Lance Bouma.
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  • Caps' Hillen Undergoes Surgery On Knee

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    Coach Adam Oates Hillen (knee) will undergo surgery Friday and is expected to miss months, the Washington Post reports.
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  • Caps' Hillen Out 4-6 Months

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    Hillen underwent surgery on a fractured tibula Saturday and will miss four-to-six months, the Washington Post reports.That timetable rules out Hillen until early February at the earliest, probably not making it worthwhile to stash him in leagues that offer limited or no DL spots. The Capitals can only hope that his rehab proceeds smoothly and allows him to be close to 100 percent healthy by the time the playoffs roll around.
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  • Caps Put Hillen On Long-Term IR

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    Hillen (leg) was placed on long-term injured reserve by the Capitals on Monday, the Washington Post reports.Hillen is expected to miss four-to-six months after having surgery on a fractured tibula Saturday. The length of his expected absence make him a difficult option to hang on to a roster. He will be looking at a return of early February at the very earliest.
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  • Caps' Hillen Expected To Play Wednesday

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    Hillen is set to play Wednesday against the Islanders, Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post reports.After appearing in the lineup in the Caps' season opener, Hillen has been a healthy scratch for 19 consecutive games. Hillen will slot in next to Nate Schmidt on the third pairing in the match against his former team, but his stay in the lineup will likely end once Mike Green (upper body) returns from his injury, which is believed to be a day-to-day concern at this juncture.
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  • Capitals' Hillen Has Resumed Skating

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    Hillen is skating on his own and may be ready to return to the lineup some time after the upcoming Olympic Break, Mike Vogel of Monumental Network reports.
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  • Capitals' Hillen Inching Closer To Return

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    Hillen was on the ice for the Capitals' Saturday practice, Sky Kerstein of 106.7 The FAN reports.Hillen has been getting closer to returning from a devastating leg injury suffered early in October. The Capitals will certainly be happy to have the veteran back in their lineup as they remain in a tough fight to extend their playoff appearance streak to seven straight seasons. However, his limited career production relegates him to consideration in only the deepest of fantasy leagues.
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  • Caps' Hillen On Conditioning Assignment

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    Hillen (leg) has been assigned to Hersey for a conditioning assignment, Katie Carrera of The Washington Post reports.It's unclear how long Hillen will be on the assignment, but it's a great sign after he suffered the injury back in October in a collision during the team's home opener.
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  • Caps' Hillen Nears Return

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    Hillen (leg), who is with AHL Hershey on a conditioning stint, could play for the Caps as soon as Thursday against the Panthers, Katie Carrera of The Washington Post reports.Hillen is expected to play for Hershey on Tuesday, and if all goes well in that contest, he could possibly suit up with the big club Thursday.
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Age: 38