Pierre-Luc Dubois returns to practice as Caps prep for Kraken

The Washington Capitals, trying to surge back into playoff positioning before the Olympic break, had a welcome participant Monday at practice.

Forward Pierre-Luc Dubois, who has missed 42 games since undergoing surgery on Nov. 7 on his abdominal and adductor muscles, was cleared for full contact with his teammates.

Whether Dubois makes his return when the Capitals play Tuesday in Seattle remains to be seen. Team officials said previously Dubois wasn't expected to dress until after the Olympic break...