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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Cleared for contact
McIlrath (lower body) was cleared for contact in practice Friday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
McIlrath is a depth defenseman, playing in only 17 games with the Capitals in 2024-25. The defenseman missed Wednesday's opening Night loss to Boston, but it was unlikely that the 33-year-old would have been in the lineup if he was healthy.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson: Scores in loss to Boston
Wilson scored a goal in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Boston.
Wilson found the back of the net at the 7:03 mark in the third period with a snap shot that went straight past Jeremy Swayman, although that was the only time the Caps managed to beat the 26-year-old netminder. Wilson had a career-best season in 2024-25, posting 33 goals and 65 points across 81 regular-season contests, and although some regression wouldn't be surprising, he should remain a key figure for the Capitals on offense.
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Capitals' Logan Thompson: Allows two goals on Opening Night
Thompson stopped 18 of 20 shots he faced in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins. The third goal was an empty-netter with 58 seconds left in the game.
Thompson allowed a tally in the first period at even strength and in the third period on the power play. By the time the Bruins added a third goal, Thompson was already on the bench and Washington was pushing for an equalizer with an extra attacker. Thompson went 31-6-6 with a 2.49 GAA and a .910 save percentage across 43 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He'll aim to clinch his first win of the season in a road matchup against the Islanders on Saturday.
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Capitals' Logan Thompson: Drawing Opening Night start
Thompson will start Wednesday's Opening Night matchup at home against the Bruins, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Thompson made 43 regular-season appearances during his first campaign with the Capitals last year, going 31-6-6 with a 2.49 GAA and .910 save percentage. He performed well enough last year to earn No. 1 goaltending duties early in the 2025-26 campaign, but Charlie Lindgren is also a capable netminder who should push for playing time if Thompson struggles at any point.
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Capitals' Matt Roy: Ready to rock
Roy (upper body) participated in Tuesday's practice and will play in Wednesday's regular-season opener versus Boston, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Roy sustained an injury in Saturday's preseason finale but made a quick recovery before Opening Night. He accounted for three goals, 24 points, 84 shots on net, 113 blocked shots and 114 hits across 69 games during the 2024-25 regular season.
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Capitals' Cole Hutson: Earns weekly honors
Hutson was named the Hockey East Player of the Week on Monday.
Hutson's sophomore season is off to a hot start, as the defenseman has a goal and three assists over two games. He's up to 50 points over 40 career collegiate contests.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Surfaces on IR
McIlrath (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
After suffering an injury in Saturday's preseason finale against Columbus, McIlrath won't be available for the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign. Once he's healthy, the 33-year-old defender will be a depth option for the Capitals, or he could end up on waivers for assignment to AHL Hershey.
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Capitals' Ivan Miroshnichenko: Sent to minors Monday
Miroshnichenko was loaned to AHL Hershey on Monday.
Miroshnichenko made 18 regular-season appearances for the Capitals last year, and he racked up a goal, three assists, 28 hits and eight blocked shots while averaging 9:21 of ice time. He'll likely spend plenty of time in the AHL this year but should be a candidate to provide additional depth in the NHL at some point.
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Capitals' Clay Stevenson: Lands on waivers
Stevenson was placed on waivers by the Capitals on Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Stevenson made just one regular-season appearance in the NHL last year, and he'll head to AHL Hershey ahead of the 2025-26 campaign if he clears waivers. He made 33 regular-season outings with the Bears last year and went 18-8-4 with a 2.94 GAA and an .888 save percentage.
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Capitals' Ethen Frank: Placed on waivers by Washington
Frank was placed on waivers by the Capitals on Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Frank got his first taste of NHL action last year, recording four goals, three assists, 16 blocked shots, 11 hits and six PIM while averaging 10:49 of ice time over 24 regular-season appearances. He'll likely head to AHL Hershey if he clears waivers, but he'll be a candidate to be called up if Washington needs additional depth at some point.
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Capitals' Matt Roy: Exits with upper-body injury
Roy sustained an upper-body injury Saturday versus the Blue Jackets and will be evaluated further, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
The Capitals also lost Dylan McIlrath (lower body) in Saturday's contest, leaving their defense potentially thinned out before the start of the regular season. More information on Roy's status should be available before the Capitals' first regular-season game Wednesday against the Bruins.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Exits Saturday's game
McIlrath won't return to Saturday's preseason game against Columbus after sustaining a lower-body injury.
McIlrath had two assists, 28 PIM and 38 hits in 17 regular-season appearances with Washington in 2024-25. He's been in the mix for a spot on Washington's Opening Night roster. However, there's a chance McIlrath will make the team but be scratched in the opener versus Boston on Wednesday, even if he's healthy enough to play.
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Capitals' Logan Thompson: Guarding goal Saturday
Thompson will patrol the home crease in Saturday's exhibition finale against the Blue Jackets, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Thompson will play in the whole game to get ready for the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign. He posted a 31-6-6 record with a 2.49 GAA and a .910 save percentage across 43 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season.
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Capitals' Sheldon Rempal: Placed on waivers
Rempal was put on waivers by Washington for the purpose of sending him to the minors Friday.
Rempal left the NHL after the 2023-24 campaign and enjoyed a stellar year with Salavat Yulayev Ufa of the KHL in 2024-25, where he tallied 31 goals and added 30 assists in 68 regular-season games. The Capitals inked Rempal to a one-year, two-way contract in the offseason, so it's no surprise that the 30-year-old failed to make the team out of training camp. Should he pass through waivers, Rempal will play for AHL Hershey to start the season.
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Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Starting against Boston
Lindgren will defend the home crease during Thursday's preseason game against the Bruins, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Lindgren will make his second start of the preseason during Thursday's matchup. He also started in Sunday's exhibition matchup against New Jersey and turned aside 20 of 22 shots in the shootout victory. Once the regular season gets underway, Lindgren will likely enter a timeshare with Logan Thompson for goaltending duties.
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Capitals' Alexander Suzdalev: Heading to AHL
Suzdalev (upper body) was assigned to AHL Hershey on Saturday.
Suzdalev had 15 goals and 39 points in 50 regular-season outings with ECHL South Carolina in 2024-25. Assuming he's healthy, the 21-year-old will start the upcoming campaign in the minors.
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Capitals' Sonny Milano: Good for Thursday
Milano (upper body) will draw into the lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Boston.
Milano had no points and four shots in three regular-season outings with Washington in 2024-25. Although he might make the Capitals' roster, Milano isn't guaranteed to be a regular in the lineup this campaign.
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Set to play Thursday
Ovechkin (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup when the Caps face off with Boston on Thursday.
Ovechkin had been dealing with a lower-body injury throughout training camp and could play in both of Washington's remaining preseason contests to get back up to speed. All eyes will be on the veteran winger to open the year, as he needs just three more tallies to reach the 900-goal mark. Currently, the club's Oct. 14 clash with the Lightning is the favorite for that milestone to occur.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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| Team |
1.00 (25th) |
3.00 (14th) |
0.0 (19th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| D. McIlrath D Dylan McIlrath D | Lower Body |
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