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Pressed into service, goalie Clay Stevenson has delivered 2 important wins for Washington

Clay Stevenson made 29 saves, helping Washington to a 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders

55 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Clay Stevenson | Postgame | Washington Capitals Clay Stevenson speaks postgame

1 HOUR AGO • NHL.COM

NHL Highlights | Islanders vs. Capitals - February 2, 2026

2 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Capitals top Islanders 4-1 to pull within 2 points of 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division

Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 4-1

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

NYI@WSH: Barzal scores goal against Clay Stevenson | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal (NYI) scores goal against Clay Stevenson (WSH) to make it 0 - 1

3 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM

Drawing start against Islanders Stevenson will defend the home crease against the Islanders on Monday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Stevenson made his first start of the season for the Capitals at home against Carolina on Saturday, turning aside 19 of 22 shots (.864 save percentage) in a 4-3 overtime victory, marking his first win at the NHL level. He'll have a more favorable matchup against the Islanders, who are scoring 2.84 goals per game this year, which is the ninth-worst mark in the league.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Clay Stevenson | Postgame | Washington Capitals Clay Stevenson speaks to the media postgame

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Hangs on for first NHL win Stevenson turned aside 19 of 22 shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Stevenson's first outing began on the wrong foot, as he allowed three consecutive goals inside the opening 24 minutes. From that point, he helped turn the game around as Washington's offense came to life to steal the win from their division rival. The 26-year-old netminder was called into action for the first time this season with Logan Thompson (upper body) and Charlie Lindgren (lower body) sidelined with respective injuries. Saturday's win was the first of Stevenson's career after losing his only other NHL start a season ago. His fantasy value will depend on Thompson's availability, as the Capitals' starting netminder is listed as day-to-day. With Lindgren's move to injured reserve, Stevenson could make a couple of appearances before the break for the 2026 Winter Olympics. If Thompson can't go for Washington's home clash with the Islanders on Monday, Stevenson will likely get the nod.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sourdif scores in OT to give Capitals 4-3 comeback victory over Hurricanes

Justin Sourdif scored off a rebound at 1:42 of overtime and the Washington Capitals overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Set to face Carolina Stevenson is set to start at home against Carolina on Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Stevenson is making his NHL season debut. The 26-year-old has a 2.57 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 24 outings in 2025-26. Carolina has won five of its past six games while averaging 4.50 goals per game over that stretch.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Called up from AHL Stevenson was recalled from AHL Hershey on Thursday.

Impact The Capitals have not announced whether Logan Thompson or Charlie Lindgren are hurting or ailing, but Stevenson is expected to be the backup Thursday in Detroit. Stevenson had an 11-8-3 record with a 2.57 GAA and a .912 save percentage over 24 AHL games before his recall.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Stevenson was assigned to AHL Hershey on Monday.

Impact Washington brought up Garin Bjorklund from the minors in a corresponding move. Stevenson suited up as Logan Thompson's backup in Sunday's 2-0 win over Columbus. The 26-year-old Stevenson has a 7-4-0 record with a 2.54 GAA and a .913 save percentage over 11 AHL appearances this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up with big club Stevenson has been recalled from AHL Hershey by the Capitals, the team announced Sunday.

Impact A busy day of roster moves saw the placement of Charlie Lindgren (upper body) on injured reserve and Stevenson called up to take his place on the roster. The 26-year-old has put up good numbers with AHL Hershey on the year, going 7-4-0 with a 2.54 GAA and a .913 save percentage. Logan Thompson is Washington's starter and is playing great, so with no back-to-back games being played in the next week, it seems unlikely he'll get into a game if Lindgren's injury isn't long term.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Secures overtime win in AHL Stevenson stopped 36 of 37 shots in AHL Hershey's 2-1 overtime win over Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Impact Stevenson has been a little better so far this season than he was last year, going 5-3-0 with a 2.49 GAA and a .909 save percentage over eight games for the Bears in 2025-26. It's still not at that level of his 2023-24 campaign. Stevenson is considered among the most NHL-ready goalies that aren't at that level already, so he'll be the next man up if Logan Thompson or Charlie Lindgren gets hurt.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Stevenson was placed on waivers by the Capitals on Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact 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 .888 save percentage.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Stevenson was placed on waivers by the Capitals on Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clay Stevenson | Postgame | Washington Capitals Caps goalie Clay Stevenson talks with the media after a 5-1 preseason win against the Philadelphia Flyers in Hershey

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • NHL.COM

Set to face Philadelphia Stevenson is expected to start at home for Thursday's preseason game against the Flyers, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Stevenson had a 2.94 GAA and an .888 save percentage across 33 regular-season appearances with AHL Hershey in 2024-25. He's expected to start the upcoming season in the minors, while Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren are set to be Washington's starting and backup goaltenders, respectively.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clay Stevenson | September 20 | Washington Capitals Clay Stevenson speaks after practice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • NHL.COM

Returns to minors Stevenson was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Friday.

Impact Stevenson was with the Capitals because Charlie Lindgren (personal) was questionable for Game 5 against Carolina on Thursday, but Lindgren ended up serving as the backup goaltender while Logan Thompson got the start. Washington lost that game 3-1 and was eliminated from the playoffs, so Stevenson will return to Hershey. The 26-year-old had a 2.94 GAA and an .888 save percentage across 33 regular-season outings with the minor-league squad.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Stevenson was recalled from AHL Hershey on Thursday.

Impact Stevenson's elevation to the NHL roster could be an indication that Logan Thompson or Charlie Lindgren is in danger of missing out against the Hurricanes in Game 5 on Thursday. The Bears aren't in action until Friday's clash with Charlotte, so there is still time for Stevenson to head back down if he's not needed by the Caps.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Stevenson was loaned to AHL Hershey on Thursday.

Impact Stevenson had been with the NHL club since mid-April, and he started in the Capitals' regular-season finale in Pittsburgh, allowing five goals on 33 shots (.868 save percentage) en route to the loss. He didn't appear in the Capitals' first-round series in the playoffs and should have a chance to contribute for the Bears during the Calder Cup Playoffs.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in NHL debut Stevenson stopped 33 of 38 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Stevenson made his NHL debut Thursday. He kept things fairly close through two periods, but the Penguins scored twice in a span of 15 seconds in the third to run away with the win. Stevenson's time in the NHL is likely to be limited -- he'll head back to AHL Hershey once Logan Thompson (upper body) is ready to return. Even if Thompson misses some playoff games, Charlie Lindgren is likely to get the starts over Stevenson.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clay Stevenson | Postgame | Washington Capitals Clay Stevenson postgame in Pittsburgh

APRIL 18, 2025 • NHL.COM

Game 82 didn't mean much to the Caps. It meant a lot to Clay Stevenson. Netminder gets the call for his debut in the season finale and embraces the moment, even in a 5-2 loss: “It’s a childhood dream actualized.”

APRIL 18, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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Pressed into service, goalie Clay Stevenson has delivered 2 important wins for Washington

Capitals top Islanders 4-1 to pull within 2 points of 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division

Sourdif scores in OT to give Capitals 4-3 comeback victory over Hurricanes