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Snags first helper since return Roy logged an assist, nine hits, two blocked shots and four PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.

Impact Roy picked up his first point in five appearances this season. The 31-year-old defenseman missed six games due to a lower-body injury earlier in the campaign. Roy should fill a top-four role while providing decent category coverage for deeper fantasy formats. He has racked up three shots on net, 18 hits, eight blocked shots and four PIM on the year.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up | Matt Roy | Washington Capitals Capitals defenseman Matt Roy was mic'd up against the Buffalo Sabres.

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Back in action Tuesday Roy is expected to suit up for Tuesday's home clash against the Kings, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Roy is slated to re-join the Capitals top defensive pair alongside Jakob Chychrun for Tuesday's clash after the former missed the last six games with a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old Roy should help strengthen the team's performance behind the blue line, as he recorded five hits and five blocked shots across the two games he appeared in at the start of the 2026-27 campaign. He's not a player who should fly off the waiver wire in standard leagues, but he's a strong option to consider rostering in deep leagues that value banger stats.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Impact After missing the last six games due to a lower-body injury, Roy returned to Washington's top defense pairing in Monday's practice. He hasn't earned a point in two appearances this season, but he has registered five hits and five blocked shots. If Roy is ready for Tuesday's matchup against the Kings, the Capitals will need to activate the 31-year-old blueliner from injured reserve.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kings take losing streak into game against the Capitals

The Los Angeles Kings look to break a six-game slide with a win against the Washington Capitals

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Questionable for Saturday Head coach Spencer Carbery said Friday that Roy (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Devils, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Roy has been sidelined since early October due to his upper-body injury, but he appears to be close to returning to game action. Even if he doesn't get the green light to suit up against New Jersey, it seems possible that he'll be cleared to return at some point next week. Across his first two regular-season appearances, he was held scoreless with five hits and five blocked shots while averaging 18:26 of ice time.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

New Jersey visits Washington after Hughes' 2-goal game

The New Jersey Devils visit the Washington Capitals after Luke Hughes scored two goals in the Devils' 7-1 win over the New York Rangers

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Montreal visits Washington after shootout win

The Montreal Canadiens visit the Washington Capitals after the Canadiens knocked off the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve Roy (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Monday.

Impact Roy has already missed enough time to be eligible to come off injured reserve at any point, but the fact that he hasn't been cleared for contact points to him missing at least the upcoming back-to-back against Carolina and Montreal on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. While Dylan McIlrath has been playing in Roy's stead, the Caps called up Justin Holl, who could find himself in the lineup instead.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Roy (lower body) isn't expected to play against Seattle on Sunday, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Impact Roy remains day-to-day and will miss his third straight game. He has been skating on his own and might be ready to return to the lineup soon. Roy hasn't earned a point in two appearances this season, but he has registered five hits and five blocked shots.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken visit the Capitals after Gaudreau's 2-goal game

The Seattle Kraken visit the Washington Capitals after Frédérick Gaudreau scored two goals in the Kraken's 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Friday Roy (lower body) won't play in Friday's game against the Rangers, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Roy will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to a lower-body injury he sustained during Saturday's loss to the Lightning. However, head coach Spencer Carbery said Friday that Roy is "coming along" and remains day-to-day. Roy hasn't yet resumed skating on his own, so it's not yet clear whether he'll be in the mix to suit up for Sunday's game against Seattle.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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

OCTOBER 8 • 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.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins visit the Capitals in Metropolitan Division action

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

OCTOBER 6 • 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.

OCTOBER 5 • 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...

OCTOBER 4 • 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.

OCTOBER 4 • 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

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