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Rangers visit the Capitals after Lafreniere's hat trick

The New York Rangers visit the Washington Capitals after Alexis Lafreniere recorded a hat trick in the Rangers' 5-2 win against the New York Islanders

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Roy (lower body) will not be available versus the Penguins on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Roy has yet to get his name on the scoresheet through the Capitals' first two games and will now have to wait a little while longer. The veteran blueliner has been labeled day-to-day, so he could return at any point, perhaps even Friday versus the Rangers. In his stead, Dylan McIlrath will slot into the third pairing for Washington.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Penguins visit the Capitals in Metropolitan Division action

The Washington Capitals face the Pittsburgh Penguins in a matchup of Metropolitan Division opponents

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Considered day-to-day Roy (lower body) is day-to-day, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News on Monday.

Impact Roy didn't participate in Monday's practice after getting hurt in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay. If the 31-year-old Roy isn't available for Wednesday's home opener against Pittsburgh, Dylan McIlrath will probably make his 2026-27 debut.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lightning beat the Capitals 3-1 in home opener

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 19 saves, Charle-Edouard D’Astous and Conor Geekie scored in the first period and the Tampa Bay Lightning won their home opener with a 3-1 victory over the...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Leaves Saturday's game Roy (lower body) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Lightning.

Impact It's not immediately clear when Roy got hurt, but it'll be enough to keep him off the ice for the third period. He can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. The Capitals' next game is Wednesday at home versus the Penguins. Dylan McIlrath would enter the lineup if Roy has to miss time.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matt Roy | September 28 | Washington Capitals Matt Roy meets with the media

SEPTEMBER 28 • NHL.COM

Taking part in informal skates Roy participated in Friday's informal skates, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Roy scored just two goals in 79 regular-season games last year, missing the 20-point threshold for the first time since 2020-21. The 31-year-old blueliner should be capable of getting back over that threshold despite not having a role with the man advantage.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Roy | Postgame | Washington Capitals Matt Roy speaks to the media postgame

APRIL 6 • NHL.COM

Matt Roy | Postgame | Washington Capitals Matt Roy speaks to the media postgame

APRIL 3 • NHL.COM

Picks up two helpers Tuesday Roy recorded two assists in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.

Impact The veteran blueliner had a hand in tallies by Alex Ovechkin in the first period and Tom Wilson in the third. It was Roy's first multi-point performance since Dec. 3, when he produced three helpers against the Sharks, and on the season he's produced two goals and 19 points in 72 games with 130 blocked shots, 109 hits, 90 shots on net and a plus-14 rating -- the fifth straight season in which he's delivered triple digits in blocks and hits.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Ovechkin scores twice, hitting 30 goals for 20th season, as Capitals beat Flyers 6-4

Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Matt Roy | Postgame | Washington Capitals Matt Roy speaks postgame

MARCH 25 • NHL.COM

Matt Roy | March 17 | Washington Capitals Matt Roy speaks with the media after practice

MARCH 17 • NHL.COM

Capitals are ushering in a youth movement on the fly as they prepare for life after Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin is 40 years old and nearing the end of his 21st season in the NHL, all with the Washington Capitals, and his latest contract is up

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Gets goal in shootout loss Roy scored a goal, added two hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Bruins.

Impact Roy ended a 45-game goal drought and also earned his first point since Feb. 2 versus the Islanders. The 31-year-old defenseman is playing in a top-four role, but he is mostly in that spot for his shutdown skills. He has two goals, 16 points, 83 shots on net, 99 hits, 124 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 65 outings this season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Roy | Postgame | Washington Capitals Matt Roy speaks postgame

MARCH 14 • NHL.COM

Minten scores in 9th round of the shootout as the Bruins beat the Capitals 3-2

Charlie McAvoy scored twice and Fraser Minten had the shootout winner as the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Saturday

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Matt Roy | Postgame | Washington Capitals Matt Roy speaks postgame

MARCH 12 • NHL.COM

Capitals vs. Flyers Recap: Playoff Hopes Slip Further Away in 4-1 Loss The Washington Capitals and Philidelphia Flyers played a mid week matchup tonight in Philadelphia. It was Timothy Liljegren’s first game wit...

MARCH 12 • JAPERSRINK.COM

Rinkside Update | Matt Roy | Washington Capitals Matt Roy and Mike Vogel preview matchup vs Flames

MARCH 9 • NHL.COM

Nabs helper in return Roy notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Monday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

Impact Roy missed three games due to a lower-body injury. The defenseman saw 19:23 of ice time in his return, and with the Olympic break starting later this week, he should soon get plenty of rest if he's not at 100 percent just yet. Roy has put up a goal, 14 helpers, 69 shots on net, 78 hits, 106 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating over 54 appearances as a regular in the Capitals' top four this season.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Monday Roy (lower body) said that he's good to go for Monday's game against the Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Roy missed the last three games due to his lower-body injury and landed on injured reserve Saturday, but he'll be available for the first half of a back-to-back set Monday. The 30-year-old has appeared in 13 games since the start of the calendar year, recording three assists, 25 hits, 21 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-3 rating while averaging 21:18 of ice time.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Roy (lower body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Roy will miss his third straight game against Carolina on Saturday. It's unclear if he will return to action before the Olympic break. Roy has collected one goal, 13 assists, 67 shots on net, 106 blocked shots and 75 hits across 53 outings this season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Roy (lower body) won't play versus the Red Wings on Thursday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Roy will be out of action for a second straight game. Rasmus Sandin (lower body) is warming up and should be able to return, while Dylan McIlrath or Declan Chisholm will stay in to cover Roy's absence.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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Rangers visit the Capitals after Lafreniere's hat trick

Penguins visit the Capitals in Metropolitan Division action

Lightning beat the Capitals 3-1 in home opener

Alex Ovechkin scores twice, hitting 30 goals for 20th season, as Capitals beat Flyers 6-4

Capitals are ushering in a youth movement on the fly as they prepare for life after Alex Ovechkin

Minten scores in 9th round of the shootout as the Bruins beat the Capitals 3-2