Ivan Miroshnichenko - NHL News & Rumors

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

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

Impact Miroshnichenko appeared in 21 regular-season games for Washington last year and logged two goals and six points while averaging 12:08 of ice time. He'll be left off the Capitals' Opening Night roster this year but could still see a role in the NHL at some point this year. However, even if he rejoins the Capitals, he'll likely have to compete for playing time, making him a risky fantasy option in re-draft formats.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors Miroshnichenko was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Monday.

Impact Miroshnichenko will get to play for the Bears in the AHL playoffs following Washington's first-round elimination at the hands of the Rangers on Sunday. The 20-year-old forward had nine goals and 25 points in 47 minor-league outings during the 2023-24 regular season.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Caps' Ivan Miroshnichenko has gone from insurance policy to lineup staple The team’s first-round pick from 2022 has earned his minutes during a crucible of a trip that has seen the Caps stay in the thick of the pla...

MARCH 17, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Earns first helper Miroshnichenko produced an assist and four hits in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Miroshnichenko fed Tom Wilson for the Capitals' first tally of the game. Over his last six games, Miroshnichenko has three points, which accounts for all of his offense through 10 NHL appearances. He's added 22 hits, 17 shots on net and a minus-1 rating while seeing middle-six usage most of the time.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Immediately brought back Miroshnichenko was recalled from AHL Hershey on Friday.

Impact Miroshnichenko's stint in the minors lasted a matter of hours in order to make him eligible for the AHL postseason. Even with his promotion back to the big club, the 20-year-old winger is far from a lock for the lineup, especially once Nic Dowd (upper body) and T.J. Oshie (upper body) are cleared to return.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Miroshnichenko was sent down to the AHL on Friday, according to PuckPedia.

Impact Miroshnichenko will be back up with the big club soon, but in order to be eligible for the AHL playoffs he needed to be sent down. The 20-year-old has played five games for the Capitals this year. He's recorded one goal and nine shots on goal.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first NHL goal Miroshnichenko scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Miroshnichenko extended Washington's lead to 5-0 late in the second period, burying a loose puck in front of the net for his first NHL goal in his fifth game. While Miroshnichenko still has room to grow at the NHL level, the 2020 first-round pick offers high-end offensive potential. He should get an extended opportunity in Washington following Anthony Mantha's trade to the Golden Knights.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cancer survivor Miroshnichenko scores 1st NHL goal | NHL.com Capitals forward notches career milestone in Pittsburgh

MARCH 8, 2024 • NHL.COM

Ivan Miroshnichenko's First NHL Goal

MARCH 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Ivan Miroshnichenko Evades Poke Check To Score First NHL Goal

MARCH 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Promoted from minors Miroshnichenko was brought up from AHL Hershey on Monday.

Impact Miroshnichenko has been credited with six shots on goal and six hits in four NHL outings this campaign. He has nine goals and 25 points in 47 AHL appearances this season. Miroshnichenko will be an option to play Monday against Ottawa because of injuries to forwards Anthony Mantha (undisclosed), T.J. Oshie (lower body) and Nic Dowd (upper body).

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Miroshnichenko was loaned to AHL Hershey on Saturday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Washington brought up netminder Hunter Shepard from the minors. Miroshnichenko hasn't earned a point in four games with the Capitals this season. but he has been credited with six shots on goal and six hits while averaging 10:23 of ice time.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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