Washington Capitals Fantasy Hockey News & Injury Updates

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Desharnais (upper body) is expected to play in Nashville on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Frank (lower body) is day-to-day and won't play against St. Louis on Tuesday, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Frank (lower body) left Sunday's game against the Avalanche in the first period and won't return.

Thompson will get the start in goal Sunday against the Capitals, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Desharnais (upper body) will not play in Saturday's home contest against the Flyers, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Desharnais is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Flyers due to an upper-body injury, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Thompson is expected to be in goal at home against New Jersey on Friday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Tuch (illness) is expected to play Thursday versus San Jose.

Thompson will be between the pipes at home against the Senators on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Tuch (illness) won't suit up Tuesday versus the Golden Knights, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Tuch is expected to be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup in Vegas due to an illness, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Hutson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals, the team announced Sunday.

McIlrath was scratched for the fifth game in a row in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Bruins.

Thompson will patrol the home crease against Boston on Saturday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Tuch (lower body) is expected to play against Toronto on Saturday, per Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site.

Tuch (lower body) won't suit up Thursday versus the Capitals, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Lindgren will protect the road goal versus the Sabres on Thursday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Tuch is questionable for Thursday's game against Washington because of a lower-body injury.

Thompson is expected to start on the road against Philadelphia on Wednesday, per Adam Kimelman of NHL.com.

Thompson will protect the home net against Calgary on Monday, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Protas scored twice and added an assist in AHL Hershey's 5-4 loss to Providence on Sunday.

Protas (personal) will return to the lineup against Boston on Saturday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Thompson will guard the road net against Boston on Saturday, per Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site.

Miroshnichenko was summoned from AHL Hershey on Friday.

Liljegren was flipped to the Capitals from the Sharks on Friday in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick.

Holl was traded to St. Louis, along with Dmitri Buchelnikov and a 2026 first-round and 2026 third-round pick, from Detroit on Friday in exchange for Justin Faulk.

Holl was traded to St. Louis, along with a first-round and third-round pick, from Detroit on Friday in exchange for Justin Faulk, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Jenner (lower body) will return to the lineup Thursday versus Florida, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Frank inked a two-year, $4 million contract extension with Washington on Wednesday.

Jenner missed Tuesday's game versus the Predators due to a lower-body injury, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Jenner (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's clash against the Predators.

Jenner (undisclosed) wasn't on the ice during warmups ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Predators, indicating he will miss the contest, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Protas will not play Tuesday versus the Mammoth for personal reasons, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Hutson was named the Hockey East Defender of the Week on Tuesday.

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

Lindgren will patrol the visiting crease in Montreal on Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Wilson (illness) will be available to face the Golden Knights on Friday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Wilson (illness) won't suit up Wednesday versus the Flyers.

Dunne (undisclosed) was taken off injured reserve Wednesday, per NHL media site.

Wilson is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Flyers due to an illness, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Thompson will start Wednesday's home game against the Flyers, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Lindgren (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Lindgren (lower body) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice and feels ready to return to the lineup, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

MacDonald (hip) was placed on waivers Tuesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Keller gave up four goals on 13 shots in the third period Sunday after replacing Julian Junca during France's 10-2 loss to Canada in Olympic round-robin action.

Thompson will patrol the Canadian crease versus Switzerland on Friday at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Keller will defend the crease for France versus Switzerland at the Olympics on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Thompson (upper body) has been activated off injured reserve and is expected to tend the twine at home against Nashville, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Dubois (abdomen) will be in the lineup against the Predators on Thursday.

Trineyev has been sent to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

Thompson (upper body) is unavailable for Saturday's home game against Carolina.

Fehervary (personal) won't play against Carolina on Saturday.

Trineyev was called up from AHL Hershey on Saturday.

Lindgren (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Roy (lower body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Holl was sent to AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday.