Ivan Miroshnichenko - NHL News & Rumors

Well-rounded contributor in loss Miroshnichenko recorded a goal, an assist, six shots and three hits during Sunday's 3-2 preseason overtime loss to the Bruins.

Impact Miroshnichenko is expected to push for regular playing time in the NHL during the 2026-27 regular season, and he made a strong impression during Sunday's preseason opener. He's made 52 regular-season appearances with the Capitals across the past three years, recording five goals, eight assists, 97 hits, 19 blocked shots and eight PIM while averaging 10:32 of ice time.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Miroshnichenko | Postgame | Washington Capitals Ivan Miroshnichenko speaks postgame

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

WSH@BOS: Miroshnichenko scores goal against Michael DiPietro | Washington Capitals Ivan Miroshnichenko (WSH) scores goal against Michael DiPietro (BOS) to make it 1 - 2

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Could push for NHL role once again Miroshnichenko could push for playing time in the NHL once again during the 2026-27 season, Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Miroshnichenko has had brief stints in the NHL across the past three seasons, totaling five goals, eight assists, 97 hits, 19 blocked shots and eight PIM while averaging 10:32 of ice time across 52 regular-season appearances. He's made the most of regular playing time with AHL Hershey, most recently recording 14 goals, 20 assists and 47 PIM over 41 regular-season appearances last year. If the 22-year-old can showcase his skill set during training camp, he could make the case for more of a full-time role with the Capitals during the 2026-27 season.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Wednesday Miroshnichenko was demoted to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

Impact Miroshnichenko will return to the minors, having logged 38 games for the Bears this season in which he has notched 12 goals and 19 assists. In his limited NHL action (13 games), the 22-year-old winger showed flashes of his offensive upside, producing two goals and one assist. He'll look to cement himself as a full-time NHL option during training camp.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies twice in win Miroshnichenko scored twice on three shots in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Mammoth.

Impact Miroshnichenko's first goal opened the scoring just 2:07 into the game. He added an insurance tally in the third period to secure the first multi-goal game of his career. The 22-year-old has played in each of the last two games, but he remains limited to fourth-line usage for now. He's added eight shots on net, 10 hits and four blocked shots over six NHL appearances this season.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin's 34th career hat trick powers Capitals past Mammoth, 7-4

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MARCH 27 • Associated Press

WSH@UTA: Miroshnichenko scores goal against Vitek Vanecek | Washington Capitals Ivan Miroshnichenko (WSH) scores goal against Vitek Vanecek (UTA) to make it 0 - 1

MARCH 27 • NHL.COM

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MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Up from AHL Miroshnichenko was summoned from AHL Hershey on Friday.

Impact Miroshnichenko hasn't earned a point in four NHL appearances this season while posting five shots on goal, three blocked shots and seven hits. He has notched 12 goals and 19 assists in 38 AHL contests during the 2025-26 campaign.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Earns three points in Hershey's win Miroshnichenko scored twice and added an assist in AHL Hershey's 3-2 win over Toronto on Wednesday.

Impact Miroshnichenko has five goals and five assists over his last seven contests. For the season, the 22-year-old winger is up to 11 goals and 28 helpers over 31 appearances. He's shooting 12.4 percent as well, so this level of production should be sustainable for a player with ample talent.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up three points in AHL win Miroshnichenko scored twice and added an assist in AHL Hershey's 4-3 overtime win over Utica on Saturday.

Impact Miroshnichenko has earned two goals and three helpers over five games since he returned to the AHL following a brief stint with the Capitals. Overall, the winger has eight goals and 21 points through 25 appearances for Hershey. That's a pace roughly equal to the 42 points he put up in 53 regular-season outings in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Miroshnichenko was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

Impact Tom Wilson (lower body) was activated off injured reserve in a corresponding move. Miroshnichenko has no points, five shots, seven hits and three blocks in four appearances with the Capitals in 2025-26. He also has six goals and 16 points in 20 outings with Hershey this campaign.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Washington Miroshnichenko was recalled from AHL Hershey on Friday.

Impact Miroshnichenko made a pair of appearances for the Capitals in December, and he'll rejoin the NHL club ahead of Saturday's game against the Panthers to provide additional depth after Justin Sourdif (upper body) was placed on injured reserve. Miroshnichenko has recorded six goals, 10 assists and 25 PIM across 20 appearances in the AHL this year.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Miroshnichenko was assigned to AHL Hershey on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Washington activated Ryan Leonard (shoulder) from injured reserve in a corresponding move. Miroshnichenko hasn't posted a point in two NHL appearances this season while earning three shots on goal, four hits and one blocked shot.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Washington Miroshnichenko was recalled from AHL Hershey on Friday.

Impact Miroshnichenko signed a two-year extension with the Capitals in October, but he hasn't yet appeared in a game with the NHL club this year. However, he's recorded four goals, five assists, 21 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 12 appearances in the AHL this year, and he'll provide additional depth for the Capitals after Bogdan Trineyev was sent down Friday.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collects two points Miroshnichenko scored a goal and added an assist in AHL Hershey's 4-0 win over Charlotte on Saturday.

Impact Miroshnichenko has three multi-point efforts in 12 outings this year after previously dealing with an upper-body injury. He's at four goals, five assists, 39 shots on net, 21 PIM and a minus-1 rating so far. The winger likely still needs some time to get his offense to a higher level before he'll be a call-up candidate for the Capitals.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands two-year extension Miroshnichenko (upper body) signed a two-year, $1.85 million contract extension with the Capitals on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Miroshnichenko was sent to AHL Hershey ahead of the regular season, and he's been sidelined since Oct. 12 due to an upper-body injury. Despite appearing in only two minor-league games to begin the year, he came to an agreement on a two-year deal that will prevent him from becoming a restricted free agent during the offseason. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Monday Miroshnichenko was loaned to AHL Hershey on Monday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Miroshnichenko was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Friday.

Impact The Capitals recalled Ethen Frank in a corresponding move. Miroshnichenko had a goal and three assists in his first six games with the Capitals this season, but was unable to garner a point in his last 12 games, He should see plenty of ice time in the AHL, where he began the season with seven goals and 14 points in 16 games.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Playing in bottom six Miroshnichenko has just one assist over 10 games in December.

Impact Miroshnichenko has added 12 shots on net and 15 hits. The 20-year-old has mostly played in a fourth-line role, though he occasionally sees some power-play time as well. That said, Miroshnichenko may be sent down to AHL Hershey once Alex Ovechkin (lower leg) and Lars Eller (illness) are back from their respective absences, as he benefit more from playing a large role at a lower level than limited minutes in the NHL at this stage in his development.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper Friday Miroshnichenko notched an assist in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Islanders.

Impact Miroshnichenko has a goal and an assist over four contests so far this season. He's spent much of his time on the fourth line, though he's also occasionally seen power-play usage. The 20-year-old winger has a chance to audition for a longer stay in the NHL while Alex Ovechkin (fibula) is out, but it'll likely be other forwards who get the opportunity to fill in for top-six minutes.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp Miroshnichenko tallied an empty-net goal during Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact The 20-year-old Russian has his first point with the Capitals in the 2024-25 campaign in two games since being recalled after the Capitals lost Alex Ovechkin (fibula) to injury. Miroshnichenko will need to fend off the likes of Jake Vrana and Sonny Milano (upper body) for regular playing time and therefore remains a speculative fantasy consideration for now.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Washington Miroshnichenko was recalled from AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

Impact Miroshnichenko was left off the Capitals' Opening Night roster this year, but he's had a solid start to the season at the AHL level, tallying seven goals and 14 points over 16 appearances. The 20-year-old will rejoin the NHL club to provide depth while Alex Ovechkin (lower leg) is on injured reserve. Miroshnichenko appeared in 21 games for Washington last year and logged two goals, six points and 50 hits while averaging 12:08 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals Recall Ivan Miroshnichenko | Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Ivan Miroshnichenko from the Hershey Bears

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • NHL.COM

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