Sourdif scored a goal on five shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
Sourdif is settling into a middle-six role at center while the Capitals are missing Pierre-Luc Dubois (abdomen) and Nic Dowd (upper body). With three points over the last six games, Sourdif looks to be getting more comfortable at the NHL level. He has a total of three goals, one helper, 26 shots on net, 33 hits, eight PIM and a plus-2 rating. While he's improving, he's unlikely to be a fantasy option in most formats this year.
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Capitals' Justin Sourdif: Pay back to old mates
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Sourdif scored a goal in a 6-3 loss to Florida on Thursday.
It was sweet revenge for Sourdif, who was traded to the Caps by the Panthers on June 26. He tapped in a backdoor pass 52 seconds into the third period to cut the score to 3-2. The goal was Sourdif's first in nine games.
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Capitals' Justin Sourdif: Tallies first goal
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Sourdif scored a goal and added five hits in Friday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
The goal was Sourdif's first as a Capital. He's emerged as a regular in the lineup this season, appearing in all eight games as a bottom-six forward. The 23-year-old has picked up 10 shots, 14 hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. His ability to play center will likely help him stay in the lineup, especially while Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) is out.
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Capitals' Justin Sourdif: Moves past illness
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Sourdif (illness) will be available to play in Thursday's home preseason contest versus the Flyers, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News on Tuesday.
Sourdif opened training camp in a non-contact jersey, but he'll be an option to draw into the lineup Thursday. The 23-year-old has appeared in just four career regular-season NHL games, but he should increase that number significantly in 2025-26 after being acquired from the Panthers in June in exchange for two draft picks.
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Capitals' Justin Sourdif: Limited during Thursday's skate
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Sourdif skated in a non-contact jersey Thursday for precautionary reasons, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
The nature of Sourdif's ailment isn't yet known, but it appears as though he can be considered day-to-day for now since his limitations were labeled as precautionary. Sourdif was traded to the Capitals from the Panthers during the offseason, and he should have an opportunity to earn an Opening Night roster spot during camp if he can return to full health soon.
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Capitals' Justin Sourdif: Locks in new deal
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Sourdif signed a two-year, $1.65 million contract with the Capitals, the team announced Saturday.
Despite having just four games in the NHL, the Capitals paid a hefty price to bring Sourdif in, parting with second and sixth-round draft picks. Locking the 23-year-old in on this deal was the next piece of business, and now the pressure will be on both team and player for him to earn a spot on the roster and be a meaningful contributor. In his four NHL games, he has recorded only one point and holds a plus-1 rating.
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Capitals' Justin Sourdif: Flipped to Washington
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Sourdif was traded to the Capitals from the Panthers on Thursday in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Clearly, the Capitals think Sourdif has something to offer in the NHL by giving up two picks to get him while he's still a restricted free agent. The 23-year-old forward put up 34 points in 43 regular-season games with AHL Charlotte last season and added 10 points in 18 playoff outings. Sourdif will need a new contract, but the investment by the Capitals suggests he could push for a bottom-six job in 2025-26.
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Panthers' Justin Sourdif: Heads to AHL
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Sourdif was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Wednesday, according to Alex Baumgartner of Five Reasons Sports.
Sourdif has 11 goals and 22 points in 29 appearances with Charlotte in 2024-25. He made his NHL season debut Tuesday, providing a goal on two shots in 9:27 of ice time. Florida now has just 11 available forwards on the roster unless Eetu Luostarinen (personal) is ready to return Thursday versus Edmonton. It wouldn't be surprising if the Panthers recall a forward before that game.
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Panthers' Justin Sourdif: Scores in NHL season debut
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Sourdif scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Predators.
Sourdif got the call-up and drew in for his first NHL contest of the season due to the absences of Eetu Luostarinen (personal) and Matthew Tkachuk (groin). The 22-year-old Sourdif made the most of his 9:27 of ice time, scoring the game-winning goal at 4:21 of the second period. It was his fourth NHL appearance overall. The third-round pick from 2020 may not be on the NHL roster for long, but he's played pretty well with 22 points over 29 contests with AHL Charlotte this season. He could become a full-time NHL player in a year or two.
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Panthers' Justin Sourdif: Recalled by Florida
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Sourdif was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Monday, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.
Sourdif made three appearances for the Panthers last year, but he hasn't yet appeared in an NHL game this season. However, he'll enter the lineup for Tuesday's game in Nashville since Eetu Luostarinen (personal) will be unavailable.
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Panthers' Justin Sourdif: Sent down to minors
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Sourdif (upper body) was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.
Sourdif started the 2024-25 campaign on non-roster injured reserve due to his upper-body injury but appears to be no worse for the wear. Last year, the 22-year-old center saw action in the NHL in a mere three regular-season contests in which he notched five hits, two blocks and two shots while averaging 8:50 of ice time. With his injury concerns behind him, Sourdif should spend the majority of the campaign in the minors but could earn the occasional call-up.
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Panthers' Justin Sourdif: Beginning as non-roster
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Sourdif (undisclosed) was placed on season-opening injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.
Sourdif was deemed week-to-week in late September and is not close to returning. The 22-year-old forward was in contention for a roster spot to begin camp, but his absence will likely lead to him heading to AHL Charlotte once he's healthy.
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Panthers' Justin Sourdif: Return not imminent
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Sourdif (undisclosed) remains week-to-week and is not close to returning, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Friday.
Given this update, Sourdif shouldn't be expected to be in the lineup for Opening Night against the Bruins on Tuesday. Other than saying he's not close to returning, the team hasn't provided much guidance as to when the 22-year-old center might be cleared to play. Once given the all-clear, Sourdif will likely be heading to the minors, where he racked up 38 points in 58 regular-season contests last year.
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Panthers' Justin Sourdif: Week-to-week with injury
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Sourdif is listed as week-to-week with an undisclosed injury, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports Thursday.
Sourdif had 12 goals, 38 points and 62 PIM in 58 regular-season games with AHL Charlotte in 2023-24. He also appeared in three contests with Florida, recording no points and five hits over that stretch. Provided Sourdif's healthy, the 22-year-old is likely to open the season in the minors.
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Panthers' Justin Sourdif: Heads back to AHL
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Sourdif was assigned to AHL Charlotte on Tuesday.
Sourdif was a healthy scratch in Monday's 3-1 loss to Calgary following his recall from the minors. He has been credited with two shots on goal, two blocked shots and five hits in three appearances with the Panthers this campaign.
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Panthers' Justin Sourdif: Brought up from minors
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Sourdif was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Monday.
Sourdif played in three contests for the Panthers back in October, registering two shots on goal, five hits and one blocked shot while averaging 8:50 of ice time per game. This time around, Sourdif will be a depth option and may have to settle for a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch with both Jonah Gadjovich (illness) and Anton Lundell (illness) still unavailable against Calgary on Monday.
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Panthers' Justin Sourdif: Dropped to AHL
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Sourdif was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Monday.
Sourdif has been credited with two shots on goal, two blocked shots and five hits in three appearances for Florida this season. William Lockwood is projected to play Tuesday versus San Jose.
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