Matt Irwin - NHL News & Rumors

Announces retirement Irwin announced his retirement from hockey Thursday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.

Impact Irwin played 461 regular-season NHL games in his 11-year NHL career, scoring 25 times while adding 68 assists. The 36-year-old spent last season at the AHL level, finding the back of the net on six occasions while adding 11 assists in 65 games with Abbotsford.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Wolanin & Matt Irwin Help Lead Youngest Team in AHL Toward Playoff Run | Vancouver Canucks The Abbotsford Canucks are once again playoff-bound and have a combination of youth and experience to feel good about what this group can do...

APRIL 12, 2024 • NHL.COM

Sent to AHL affiliate Irwin was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

Impact Although Irwin will head to the minors for now, it wouldn't be surprising to see him right back with the big club ahead of Tuesday's game against LA. Irwin has yet to appear in an NHL contest this season.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Irwin was called up from AHL Abbotsford on Saturday.

Impact Irwin has three goals, 10 points and 20 PIM in 46 games with Abbotsford in 2023-24. He hasn't played at the NHL level this season, but the 36-year-old has recorded 25 goals, 93 points and 211 PIM in 461 career top-level contests.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Irwin was reassigned to AHL Abottsford on Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Irwin has yet to see any NHL action this season after scoring five points in 61 games with Washington last year. The 36-year-old has two points in 13 AHL appearances this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to NHL Irwin was called up by Vancouver on Wednesday, Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Irwin is 36 years old with 25 goals and 93 points in 461 career NHL contests, but he hasn't played at the top level this year. Instead, he's registered two assists in 13 outings with AHL Abbotsford.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Irwin was placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the AHL on Sunday.

Impact Irwin signed a two-way deal with the Canucks after playing 61 games with the Capitals last season, tallying two goals and three assists. If he clears waivers, the veteran blueliner will report to AHL Abbotsford, where he'll serve as depth for Vancouver.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Matt Irwin knows his role as he finally comes home to B.C. The veteran blueliner grew up in Saanich and dreamed of playing for the Canucks as a boy.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Inks two-way contract Irwin signed a one-year, two-way contract with Vancouver on Saturday.

Impact Irwin had two goals and five points in 61 contests with Washington in 2022-23. The 35-year-old defenseman will compete for a third-pairing spot with the Canucks during training camp.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

may not play Thursday Irwin (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus the Devils on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Irwin has two goals, five points, 117 hits and 75 blocked shots in 60 games this season. Should Irwin not play, the Capitals may go with only five defensemen.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. New Jersey Irwin (undisclosed) is good to play in Thursday's contest against New Jersey, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Irwin was considered a game-time decision, but he ultimately won't miss any playing time due to the injury. He has two goals and five points in 60 appearances this season.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zibanejad, Kane lead Rangers to 5-3 win over Capitals

Mika Zibanejad scored twice in the first period and the New York Rangers beat the short-handed Washington Capitals 5-3

MARCH 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Notches first goal Irwin tallied a goal, a plus-3 rating, two shots and three hits during Saturday's 8-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact The goal marks Irwin's third point of the season in his 47th game. The burly defender has been a useful depth player for a Capitals team that continues to beset by injuries, but he doesn't generate enough offense to be on fantasy managers' radar.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Ovechkin scores twice in Capitals' 8-3 win over Sharks

Alex Ovechkin scored twice in the third period to give him 815 career goals and the Washington Capitals shook off a rough start to beat the San Jose Sharks 8-3

MARCH 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Svechnikov lifts Hurricanes over Capitals 3-2 in shootout

Andrei Svechnikov scored the winning goal in a shootout after tying the game in the second period, and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 3-2

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

NHL free agency: Devils sign Palat, Capitals add Strome

The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with left winger Ondrej Palat on a $30 million, five-year contract

JULY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Hunt's 3rd-period goal lifts Rangers past Capitals 3-2

Dryden Hunt scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Alexandar Georgiev made 34 saves and the New York Rangers downed the Washington Capitals 3-2 in the regular-season finale

APRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Ovechkin, Capitals rout Flyers 9-2 to win 4th in a row

Alex Ovechkin scored his 46th goal of the season to help the Washington Capitals rout the Philadelphia Flyers 9-2

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Caps beat Winnipeg 5-2, spoil Lowry's debut as Jets coach

Vitek Vanecek made 40 saves and the Washington Capitals beat Winnipeg 5-2 Friday night to spoil the debut of new Jets coach Dave Lowry

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Ovechkin beats Tarasov for 750th goal, Capitals top Columbus

Alex Ovechkin scored his 20th goal of the season and the 750th of his NHL career to help the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 and snap a two-game skid

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Penguins jump into 2nd in East with 3-2 win over Sabres

Tristan Jarry stopped 27 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins jumped into second place in the East Division standings with a 3-2 win over Buffalo, eliminating the Sabres from playoff...

APRIL 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Sabres Okposo to miss rest of season with broken cheekbone

Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo will miss the remainder of the season after having surgery to repair a broken bone in his left cheek

APRIL 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Sabres top Devils 5-3, break 10-game winless streak on road

Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin scored and set up the winning goal by Casey Mittelstadt as the Buffalo Sabres snapped a 10-game road winless streak with a 5-3 over the New Jersey Devils o...

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Healthy scratch Irwin was a healthy scratch for Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Irwin has appeared in 16 contests for the Sabres this season, tallying two assists. He was held off the scoresheet in his last 10 games before sitting as a healthy scratch. When he's been in the lineup, he's chipped in with 32 blocks and 41 hits, but he doesn't offer much fantasy value beyond those categories.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Krejci scores 700th point, Bruins extend Sabres’ skid to 13

David Krejci had three assists to cross the 700-point threshold and the Boston Bruins beat Buffalo 4-1 on Thursday night to extend the Sabres’ skid to 13 games

MARCH 19, 2021 • Associated Press

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