Washington Capitals Fantasy Hockey News & Injury Updates

Thompson will patrol the home crease in Tuesday's clash against the Stars, per Sammi Silber of The District Standard.

Thompson will start Sunday's home matchup against Minnesota, per Sammi Silber of The District Standard.

McIlrath was placed on waivers Sunday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Washington acquired Poirier from New Jersey on Sunday in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round pick.

Lindgren is slated to start on the road against Nashville on Thursday.

Gibson was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

Thompson (lower body) is off injured reserve, per the NHL media site, and he's slated to start at home against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Thompson (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's home game against the Flyers, Sammi Silber of The District Standard reports.

Thompson (lower body) participated in Monday's practice and remains day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's home matchup against Philadelphia, per Sammi Silber of The District Standard.

Suvanto has earned 11 points over 16 games for Tappara in Finland's Liiga to start the 2026-27 campaign.

St. Ivany was claimed off waivers by the Capitals from Winnipeg on Saturday, per Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

Thompson (lower body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

St. Ivany was claimed off waivers by the Capitals on Saturday, per Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

Thompson (lower body) will not play in Saturday's home clash against the Sabres, per Sammi Silber of The District Standard.

Sourdif (illness) will suit up for Saturday's home clash against the Sabres, per Sammi Silber of The District Standard.

Dubois (illness) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Buffalo on Saturday, Sammi Silber of The District Standard reports.

Gibson was called up by Washington on Friday.

Desharnais, who underwent appendectomy surgery, was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per Sammi Silber of The District Standard.

St. Ivany was placed on waivers by the Jets on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Desharnais underwent a successful appendectomy surgery Thursday and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.

Dubois (illness) skated Wednesday in a regular jersey and appears to be on track to return to game action Saturday against the Sabres, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Brodzinski was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

Thompson won't practice Wednesday and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury ahead of Saturday's clash with the Sabres, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Roy is expected to suit up for Tuesday's home clash against the Kings, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Roy (lower body) could return to the lineup as early as Tuesday against the Kings, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Sourdif (illness) won't be in the lineup against the Kings on Tuesday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Holl was loaned to AHL Hershey on Sunday.

Thompson will patrol the home crease against New Jersey on Saturday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Sourdif (illness) won't play against New Jersey on Saturday, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Brodzinski was recalled from AHL Hershey on Saturday.

Dubois (illness) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Head coach Spencer Carbery said Friday that Sourdif (illness) is considered day-to-day, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Dubois (illness) won't play in Saturday's game against the Devils, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Head coach Spencer Carbery said Friday that Roy (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Devils, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Sourdif didn't participate in Friday's practice session due to an illness, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Dubois (illness) will miss Wednesday's game against Montreal, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Lindgren will defend the home crease against the Canadiens on Wednesday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Protas was held off the score sheet Tuesday in a 4-2 loss to Carolina.

Thompson will guard the home goal in Tuesday's clash against the Hurricanes, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Dubois (illness) won't travel with the team for Tuesday's clash with the Hurricanes, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Sandin (knee) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday.

Roy (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Monday.

Holl was recalled from AHL Hershey on Monday.

Dubois (illness) won't play against Seattle on Sunday.

Roy (lower body) isn't expected to play against Seattle on Sunday, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Dubois (illness) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's home clash against the Kraken, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Dubois (illness) will not participate in practice on Saturday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Roy (lower body) won't play in Friday's game against the Rangers, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Thompson will get the starting nod at home versus the Rangers on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Roy (lower body) will not be available versus the Penguins on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Thompson will get the starting nod at home against the Penguins on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Roy (lower body) is day-to-day, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News on Monday.

Ovechkin announced that 2026-27 will be his last NHL season Monday.

Roy (lower body) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Lightning.

Lindgren will guard the road crease in Saturday's contest against the Lightning, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Thompson will tend the twine on the road against the Hurricanes on Friday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Ovechkin (lower body) will be in action against the Hurricanes on Friday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Sandin (knee) will begin the 2026-27 regular season on the injured non-roster list.

Poirier was claimed off waivers by New Jersey on Sunday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Belpedio was moved to the waiver wire Sunday for the purpose of being assigned to AHL Hershey.

Brodzinski was placed on waivers Sunday to be sent to AHL Hershey.

Smallman was placed on waivers by the Capitals on Sunday.

Poirier was placed on waivers by the Stars on Saturday, per PuckPedia.

Holl was placed on waivers Saturday for the purpose of being loaned to AHL Hershey.

Gibson was placed on waivers by the Capitals for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Hershey on Friday.

MacDonald was placed on waivers for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Hershey on Friday.

Dunne was placed on waivers by the Capitals for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Hershey on Friday.

Lindgren will start Saturday's preseason finale on the road against Philadelphia, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Ovechkin (lower body) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Bruins and Saturday's preseason game against Philadelphia, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Trineyev was waived by the Capitals for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Hershey on Friday.

Ovechkin (lower body) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and has a chance to play in Friday's preseason game against the Bruins, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Ovechkin (lower body) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and has a chance to play in Friday's preseason game against the Bruins, per Tom Gulitti.

Poirier will guard the home goal in Wednesday's preseason game versus the Wild, Robert Tiffin of NHL.com reports.

Ovechkin (lower body) skated for about 15 minutes before leaving Wednesday's practice session, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Persson was placed on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Hershey.

Ovechkin (lower body) missed Monday's practice and is day-to-day, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Lindgren will start Monday's preseason game at home against the Flyers, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Thompson will guard the road goal in Sunday's preseason matchup against the Bruins, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.

Poirier is set to start on the road against St. Louis in Saturday's preseason game, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Thomas (upper body) is week-to-week, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News on Saturday.

Sourdif signed an eight-year, $50.8 million contract extension with the Capitals on Tuesday.

Leonard inked an eight-year, $84 million contract with Washington on Tuesday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Mateiko was seen skating on Tuesday prior to NHLPA rookie orientation, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Dubois (hand) took part in Friday's informal skate with teammates, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Thompson was on the ice for Friday's informal skate with teammates, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Fehervary was on the ice for an informal skate with teammates Friday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Roy participated in Friday's informal skates, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Dubois (hand) took part in Friday's informal skate with teammates, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Lakovic is expected to make the jump to the AHL level for the 2026-27 campaign, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Miroshnichenko could push for playing time in the NHL once again during the 2026-27 season, Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News reports.

Protas will likely take on a full-time role for the Capitals during the 2026-27 campaign, Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News reports.

Hutson is expected to step into the lineup for the Capitals during the 2026-27 campaign, Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News reports.

Suvanto signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Washington on Tuesday.

Washington acquired Kopff from Buffalo on Monday in exchange for Zac Funk.

MacDonald signed a one-year, two-way contract with Washington on Sunday.

Ovechkin signed a one-year, $4.25 million contract with the Capitals on Thursday.

Dunne signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Capitals on Wednesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Jenner signed a four-year, $23 million contract with the Capitals on Wednesday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Desharnais signed a four-year, $16.8 million contract with the Capitals on Wednesday.

Holl signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Capitals on Wednesday, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports.

Brodzinski signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Capitals on Wednesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

St. Ivany was traded to the Jets from the Penguins on Monday in exchange for David Gustafsson.

Suvanto was the 18th overall pick by Washington in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.

Tuch was acquired by Washington from Buffalo on Wednesday in a sign-and-trade that provides him with an eight-year, $84 million contract, per Pierre LeBrun of TSN. The Sabres received David Kampf and a third-round pick in 2027.

Tuch was acquired by Washington from Buffalo on Wednesday in a sign-and-trade that provides him with an eight-year, $84 million contract, per Pierre LeBrun of TSN. The Sabres received a third-round pick.

Kyrou (knee) was traded to the Capitals from St. Louis on Tuesday in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin and the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Kyrou was traded to the Capitals from St. Louis on Tuesday in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin and the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Liljegren agreed to terms on a two-year, $6.5 million contract with Washington on Wednesday.

Sikora inked a three-year, entry-level contract with Washington on Thursday.

Parascak was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Monday.

The Blues announced Thursday that Kyrou underwent a minor knee procedure earlier this week but is expected to be ready for training camp.

Kyrou has undergone a minor knee procedure, the team announced Thursday.

Sandin underwent right knee surgery Tuesday for a torn ACL.

General manager Chris Patrick said Monday that Sandin (knee) is expected to miss a "decent amount of time" to begin the 2026-27 campaign, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Protas was loaned to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

Miroshnichenko was demoted to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

Sandin (leg) won't play against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Lindgren (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's road matchup against Columbus, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Dubois will be sidelined versus Columbus on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Dubois (upper body) is expected to play against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Sandin (leg) won't play against Pittsburgh on Sunday, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Thompson will get the start in net Sunday against the Penguins, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Lindgren (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Sunday's home matchup against Pittsburgh, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Gibson was loaned to AHL Hershey on Sunday.

Sandin sustained a right leg injury in Saturday's game versus the Penguins, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Dubois won't return to Saturday's game against Pittsburgh due to an upper-body injury.

Lindgren (upper body) will not play in Saturday's road clash against the Penguins, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Thompson is expected to defend the road blue paint in Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Lindgren (upper body) partook in a full practice Friday and is questionable for Saturday's tilt in Pittsburgh, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Lindgren (upper body) won't be in uniform for Wednesday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Lindgren (undisclosed) won't be in uniform for Wednesday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Thompson will tend the twine for Wednesday's road clash with Toronto, Capitals radio play-by-play announcer John Walton reports.

Gibson was recalled from AHL Hershey on Tuesday.

Protas was recalled from AHL Hershey on Monday.

Lindgren will get the start Sunday against the Rangers, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.

Lindgren will get the start Sunday against the Rangers, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.

Protas (upper body) will return to action versus Buffalo on Saturday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Protas (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against Buffalo, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Thompson is slated to patrol the home crease versus Buffalo on Saturday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Thompson will guard the visiting cage in New Jersey on Thursday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Protas (upper body) won't travel with the Capitals to New Jersey for Thursday's game, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Frank (lower body) will be a healthy scratch against the Flyers on Tuesday, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Thompson will protect home the crease versus Philadelphia on Tuesday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Protas (upper body) won't be in the lineup against Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Protas (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Golden Knights.

Frank will miss Saturday's game against Vegas, per Capitals radio announcer John Walton.

Thompson is set to start on the road against Vegas on Saturday, per Capitals radio announcer John Walton.

Thompson is expected to start on the road against Utah on Thursday, per Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site.

Frank (lower body) wore a non-contact jersey during the morning skate, per Capitals radio announcer John Walton, which suggests that he won't play Thursday against Utah.

Thompson will start Tuesday's road clash against the Blues, per Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site.