Perreault

Hard to tell exactly who, but Mathieu Perreault is likely one of them.

Boyd Gordon to return to Caps lineup against Flames Katie Carrera 2010

Making his 17th consecutive start since Felix Potvin went down with a knee injury, Storr was spectacular at times, snagging rookie Marcel Hossa's shot off a breakaway with his glove 15 minutes into the second and denying Yanic Perreault from the doorstep with 3: 35 left in the period.

NHL - National Hockey League - Montreal vs. Los Angeles 2002

Yanic Perreault is healthy this time around and he will play

USATODAY.com - Demers analyzes the second round 2001

It’s one thing to do well matching up against Rich Peverley and Alex Burmistrov of the Thrashers, but the true test for Perreault is seeing how he does against teams deep at center: the Pittsburghs, Phillys, Tampas, Chicagos, Detroits, San Joses.

Three Tuesday thoughts Box Seats blogger 2010

Goaltender Michal Neuvirth, who looked on point with his 13-save performance, and center Mathieu Perreault, who continues to fight for a roster spot.

Predators 3, Capitals 0 Katie Carrera 2010

For players like Perreault, Gordon, Matt Hendricks and Jay Beagle, they're just four days -- and two preseason contests -- away from potentially fulfilling lifelong dreams or narrowly missing out on the chance and being reassigned to the American Hockey League.

Caps hopefuls eager to impress in final preseason games Katie Carrera 2010

Stats for Perreault, Johansson and Fleischmann before he was traded to Colorado, the Capitals who have served as second-line center most often this season:

Numbers alone show Capitals' void at second-line center Katie Carrera 2011

In the competition for the third-line center spot, both Marcus Johansson and Mathieu Perreault have things they can improve upon but neither will impact team speed or play-making ability negatively.

The home stretch of training camp Katie Carrera 2010

Given that they are both developing players, it's hard to compare what either Johansson or Perreault produce to that of more seasoned centers.

Numbers alone show Capitals' void at second-line center Katie Carrera 2011

Earlier this morning, the club had announced the assignment of forwards Mathieu Perreault, Jay Beagle and Andrew Gordon (if he clears waivers) to Hershey.

Boudreau: Johansson has 'more defensive upside' than Perreault Gene Wang 2010