ETHEN FRANK NEWS

Gets another goal Saturday Frank scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact That's five points over the last two games for Frank, who seems to be enjoying the Capitals' uptick in scoring. While he's still firmly in a bottom-six role, he should be able to chip in some depth offense. The 27-year-old winger has two goals, six assists, 17 shots on net, eight blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-5 rating over 11 appearances.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ethen Frank | Postgame | Washington Capitals Ethen Frank speaks to the media after the 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NOVEMBER 23 • NHL.COM

Hagel scores twice as Lightning hold on to top Capitals 5-3

Brandon Hagel scored two goals and added two assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Four-point eruption in Montreal Frank scored two goals, one on the power play, and added two even-strength assists in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Canadiens.

Impact The 27-year-old winger's first career multi-point performance in the NHL was a memorable one, as Frank struck twice in 98 seconds early in the second period to give the Capitals a 3-1 lead that they wouldn't relinquish. He had just three assists in his first nine games this season, and while he's shown offensive upside in the AHL -- he racked up 20 goals and 28 points in only 35 games for Hershey last season -- and is beginning to get some power-play shifts, his fourth-line role at even strength still severely limits his fantasy appeal.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ethen Frank | Postgame | Washington Capitals Caps forward Ethen Frank talks to the media after an 8-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens

NOVEMBER 21 • NHL.COM

Ovechkin has 33rd hat trick and an assist in Montreal romp to move to No. 10 on points list

Alex Ovechkin padded his NHL goals record and moved up a couple other big lists in the Washington Capitals’ 8-4 romp over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Ovechkin has 3 goals and an assist in Capitals' win to move into 10th place on NHL points list

Alex Ovechkin had his 33rd career hat trick and added an assist to move into 10th place on the NHL points list, helping the Washington Capitals beat Montreal 8-4 on Thursday night...

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Rinkside Update | Ethen Frank | Washington Capitals Ethen Frank and Mike Vogel preview matchup in Carolina

NOVEMBER 11 • NHL.COM

Notches helper in return Frank registered an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Frank missed four games due to an upper-body injury. He returned to a fourth-line role and saw 12:19 of ice time in this contest. The 27-year-old is not guaranteed a spot in the lineup, as he'll have to compete with Sonny Milano for playing time. Frank has two helpers, three shots on net, four PIM, three blocked shots and two hits over four appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ethen Frank | Postgame | Washington Capitals Ethen Frank speaks postgame

NOVEMBER 9 • NHL.COM

Hagel lifts surging Lightning to 3-2 win over Capitals

Brandon Hagel scored the tiebreaking goal 8:42 into the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 3-2

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Activated from injured reserve Frank (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday an will be in the lineup in Tampa Bay.

Impact Frank missed the last four games with the injury. He has one assist in three NHL games this season. Look for Frank to see bottom-six minutes in Tampa Bay. The Capitals sent Spencer Smallman to AHL Hershey in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Frank (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Thursday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Frank was injured Tuesday in Dallas. The journeyman winger has one assist in three games this season. There is no word on the extent of his injury, but he appears to be likely to miss more than one week.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in Tuesday's loss Frank sustained an undisclosed injury in the third period of Tuesday's loss to the Stars, and there was no update on his status after the game, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Pos...

Impact The injury occurred late enough in the contest that the lack of an update is not a surprise. For now, he can be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's game versus the Islanders. Frank was called up Monday to add to the Capitals' forward depth in the absence of Dylan Strome (lower body), but it looks like the team will either need to make another move or insert Sonny Milano into the lineup if Frank misses time.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Washington Frank was recalled from AHL Hershey on Monday.

Impact Frank was sent to the minors Saturday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club a few days later to provide additional depth after Dylan Strome (lower body) exited Saturday's game against Ottawa. Frank has made two appearances for the Capitals this season, recording an assist, a hit, a blocked shot and four PIM while averaging 12:34 of ice time.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Frank was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Saturday.

Impact Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) was taken off injured reserve in a corresponding move. Frank had an assist and four PIM in two appearances with Washington during his latest NHL stint. He also has two goals in two outings with Hershey this season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first point of campaign Frank logged an assist and two PIM in Friday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact This was Frank's second NHL appearance of the season. He's holding a spot in the lineup over Sonny Milano for now, but Frank could be the one who heads back to AHL Hershey when Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) comes off injured reserve. The 27-year-old Frank has a helper, four PIM and two shots on net this season after posting seven points in 24 regular-season outings in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Frank was recalled from AHL Hershey on Friday.

Impact Frank played 24 regular-season games with the Capitals in 2024-25, scoring four times while adding three assists. The 27-year-old had two goals in two AHL games this season. Pierre-Luc Dubois is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and if he is unable to go, Frank could draw into the lineup, or be their 13th forward versus Minnesota on Friday.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in AHL opener Frank scored twice in AHL Hershey's 5-2 loss to Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Frank missed out on the Capitals' Opening Night roster, but he was one of their last camp cuts. That bodes well for his chances of being an early call-up candidate, and his hot start on offense is also a positive. The 27-year-old had seven points in 24 regular-season outings with Washington last year in his first taste of NHL action, but he didn't make an appearance in the playoffs.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers by Washington Frank was placed on waivers by the Capitals on Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ethen Frank | October 2 | Washington Capitals Ethen Frank speaks after morning skate

OCTOBER 2 • NHL.COM

Back at practice Frank (illness) participated in Tuesday's morning skate after missing Monday's practice, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Frank has been a healthy scratch for the last four games and may sit again versus Detroit on Tuesday. He has accounted for four goals, seven points, 21 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and 10 hits through 22 NHL outings this season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Managing illness Frank is dealing with an illness, but the hope is that he'll be available Tuesday against Detroit, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports Monday.

Impact Frank has been a healthy scratch in the Capitals' last four games, but his status for Tuesday's matchup is up in the air due to his illness. Dylan Strome is also dealing with an illness, but the team hopes that both Strome and Frank will be available for Tuesday's game.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper Wednesday Frank notched a power-play assist and four PIM in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.

Impact A late scoring change gave Frank the second helper on Alex Ovechkin's game-tying goal in the third period. After playing primarily on the third line, the Capitals swapped Frank and Taylor Raddysh's spots in the lineup for Wednesday's contest. Frank has managed seven points, 19 shots on net, 10 hits, 11 blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-6 rating over 21 appearances this season. The 27-year-old winger is likely to remain in a bottom-six role unless the Capitals make significant additions at forward prior to Friday's trade deadline.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE