McMichael (illness) was dressed for practice Wednesday, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

McMichael has averaged 10:59 of ice time through his 25 December and November contests but saw a season-low 6:03 during his only game of 2022. The 20-year-old winger may be in line for reassignment to the taxi squad or the AHL affiliate if his minutes don't start trending in a positive direction.