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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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

In doubt Thursday Roy (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's clash with Detroit, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Roy is currently mired in a six-game pointless streak and hasn't found the back of the net in 34 straight outings. With Rasmus Sandin (lower body) also in doubt, the duo of Declan Chisholm and Dylan McIlrath may have to continue holding down the third pairing.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Tuesday Roy (lower body) will not play Tuesday versus the Kraken.

Impact Roy and Rasmus Sandin (lower body) are both out of action for Tuesday. The Capitals will have Declan Chisholm and Dylan McIlrath in action instead, while Trevor van Riemsdyk should see more ice time. Roy's next chance to play is Thursday in Detroit.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Roy | Postgame | Washington Capitals Matt Roy speaks postgame

JANUARY 14 • NHL.COM

Capitals' coach Carbery after big third-period rally: 'We showed a ton of character'

Washington's Ethen Frank scored twice in the third period to tie the game, and then Connor McMichael added the winner in the final minute of overtime for a 3-2 victory over the Mon...

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Capitals rally with 2 in the third, then beat Montreal 3-2 on McMichael's goal in OT

Connor McMichael scored with 37.6 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Matt Roy | Postgame | Washington Capitals Matt Roy speaks to the media after the 3-2 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Earns assist in Wednesday's win Roy posted an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact The helper snapped a 10-game slump for Roy. The 30-year-old defenseman continues to be a steady source of physical play in a top-four role, but his offense can waver. For the season, he has 11 points, 52 shots on net, 50 hits, 85 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating over 40 appearances. He's a little behind the scoring pace that has seen him average 25 points per year over the last three regular seasons.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rinkside Update | Matt Roy | Washington Capitals Mike Vogel chats with Matt Roy ahead of Washington's final matchup before the holiday break against the New York Rangers

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • NHL.COM

Wild host the Capitals after Kaprizov's 2-goal game

The Minnesota Wild host the Washington Capitals after Kirill Kaprizov's two-goal game against the Boston Bruins in the Wild's 6-2 win

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Matt Roy | Postgame | Washington Capitals Matt Roy speaks postgame

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • NHL.COM

Contributes trio of helpers Roy notched three assists, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Roy has five helpers over his last five games, and he's added 14 blocks and a plus-6 rating in that span. The 30-year-old continues to see ample playing time in a top-four role, though mostly in a defensive capacity. He's at one goal, eight assists, 37 shots on net, 63 blocked shots, 30 hits and a plus-19 rating over 28 appearances. Roy is on track to top the 20-point mark for the fifth year in a row, but he might miss out on the 100-hit threshold.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Roy | Postgame | Washington Capitals Matt Roy speaks postgame

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • NHL.COM

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

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • NHL.COM

Tallies first goal of season Roy scored a goal and blocked two shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Roy lit the lamp against his former team just under four minutes into Monday's contest for his first goal of the season. With his opening goal to the campaign, the 30-year-old blueliner is up to three points, 28 shots on net, 21 hits and 40 blocks through 19 games this season. Despite his slow start offensively, Roy hasn't missed a beat in terms of category coverage and is once again near the necessary pace to reach his fifth straight season with 100-plus hits and blocks. Roy is a solid depth fantasy defenseman in category leagues and could find a way to increase his scoring output alongside his blue line pairing Jakob Chychrun, who is also heating up offensively.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Roy | Postgame | Washington Capitals Matt Roy speaks postgame

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • NHL.COM

Ovechkin scores 903rd career goal as Capitals edge Kings 2-1

Alex Ovechkin scored his 903rd career NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Monday night

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Sabres beat Capitals 4-3 in shootout, Ovechkin stuck at 899

Bowen Byram scored the deciding goal in the shootout to give the Buffalo Sabres a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Nabs first helper of season Roy logged an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Roy's helper on a Tom Wilson goal in the second period was the first point of the year for the veteran defenseman. He's added 14 hits, 21 blocked shots, 15 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 11 appearances. Roy's usage is mostly defensive, so don't expect a ton of point production, though he has recorded at least 20 points in four straight seasons.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lending a Hand on the Ice 🔧

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Rinkside Update | Matt Roy | Washington Capitals Matt Roy and Mike Vogel preview tonight's matchup vs Columbus

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

Ready to rock Roy (upper body) participated in Tuesday's practice and will play in Wednesday's regular-season opener versus Boston, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Roy sustained an injury in Saturday's preseason finale but made a quick recovery before Opening Night. He accounted for three goals, 24 points, 84 shots on net, 113 blocked shots and 114 hits across 69 games during the 2024-25 regular season.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Capitals' coach Carbery after big third-period rally: 'We showed a ton of character'

Capitals rally with 2 in the third, then beat Montreal 3-2 on McMichael's goal in OT

Wild host the Capitals after Kaprizov's 2-goal game

Ovechkin scores 903rd career goal as Capitals edge Kings 2-1

Sabres beat Capitals 4-3 in shootout, Ovechkin stuck at 899