Trevor van Riemsdyk - NHL News & Rumors

Gets two-year contract Van Riemsdyk signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Penguins on Wednesday.

Impact Van Riemsdyk had three goals, 14 points, 18 PIM, 12 hits and 97 blocks in 68 regular-season appearances with Washington in 2025-26. The 34-year-old is likely to open 2026-27 as part of the Penguins' third pairing. Declan Carlile, who also joined the Penguins on Wednesday in a two-year, $3 million deal, will likely end up as the seventh defenseman on the depth charts as a result of van Riemsdyk's signing.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin gets assist in what could be his final game as the Capitals defeat the Blue Jackets 2-1

Alex Ovechkin had an assist on the go-ahead goal in what perhaps will be the final game of his record-breaking career and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Finds twine in pivotal win Van Riemsdyk scored a goal and fired five shots on net in Sunday's 3-0 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Van Riemsdyk tallied the go-ahead goal roughly midway through the second period to give the Capitals a 1-0 lead. With the twine finder, he is up to 12 points, 39 shots on net and 94 blocked shots this season. While he has just two goals this season, his tally was extremely important for Washington's playoff hopes, as they now sit just one point out of the final spot in the Metropolitan Division. Van Riemsdyk has been a steady source of blocked shots as of late with 13 over his last seven games, giving him utility in various category-based fantasy leagues.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins

Logan Thompson stopped 24 shots, and the Washington Capitals kept their slim playoff hopes alive by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 in perhaps the final home of Alex Ovechkin’s...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Snags assist Thursday Van Riemsdyk posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Mammoth.

Impact Van Riemsdyk has four helpers over his last seven contests. The 34-year-old blueliner is maintaining a place in the lineup even as the Capitals carry nine defensemen, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him get rotated out when the team is eliminated from playoff contention. For the season, van Riemsdyk has earned 12 points, 37 shots on net, 81 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 59 appearances in a bottom-four role.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor van Riemsdyk | Postgame | Washington Capitals Trevor van Riemsdyk speaks postgame

MARCH 21 • NHL.COM

Gets rare goal in win Van Riemsdyk scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Van Riemsdyk's tally at 14:08 of the third period stood as the game-winner. It was his first goal since Oct. 25 versus the Senators. The defenseman has played a majority of the time this season, but he doesn't offer much upside in fantasy. He's at eight points, 27 shots on net, 67 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 46 appearances.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers fight back but fall to Capitals in return from Olympic break Down to the Washington Capitals after two periods, the Flyers rallied for a tie the game 29 seconds into the third, but a Trevor van Riemsdy...

FEBRUARY 26 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Trevor van Riemsdyk | Postgame | Washington Capitals Trevor van Riemsdyk speaks postgame

FEBRUARY 26 • NHL.COM

NHL Highlights | Flyers vs. Capitals - February 25, 2025

FEBRUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

Trevor van Riemsdyk | February 22 | Washington Capitals Trevor van Riemsdyk speaks after practice

FEBRUARY 22 • NHL.COM

Gathers helper Tuesday Van Riemsdyk logged an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Van Riemsdyk has played in eight straight games, which is a product of the Capitals having dealt with some injuries on the blue line. He snapped an 11-game point drought with his helper on an Anthony Beauvillier goal in the third period. Van Riemsdyk is up to seven points, 24 shots on net, 62 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a minus-5 rating across 44 outings this season, mainly in a third-pairing role.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Saturday Van Riemsdyk notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Van Riemsdyk ended a nine-game point drought with the helper. He was also scratched three times in that span. The 34-year-old still gets a majority of the playing time in a third-pairing role, but he'll occasionally sit out to allow Declan Chisholm or Dylan McIlrath a chance to play. Van Riemsdyk is at six points, 18 shots on net, 43 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 32 appearances.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Seider has a goal and an assist, Red Wings beat Capitals 5-2

Moritz Seider had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 5-2

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Trevor van Riemsdyk | Postgame | Washington Capitals Trevor van Riemsdyk speaks to the media postgame

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • NHL.COM

Earns two assists in win Van Riemsdyk logged two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Van Riemsdyk ended a nine-game slump when he helped out on goals by Sonny Milano and Ryan Leonard in the first period. In that stretch, van Riemsdyk was also scratched five times. The 34-year-old is in a part-time role this year, competing with Dylan McIlrath and Declan Chisholm for third-pairing minutes. Van Riemsdyk is at four points, 14 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 21 appearances.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rinkside Update | Trevor van Riemsdyk | Washington Capitals Mike Vogel speaks with Trevor van Riemsdyk ahead of Washington's matchup with Tampa Bay

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • NHL.COM

Scores vs. Ottawa Van Riemsdyk scored a goal in Saturday's 7-1 loss to the Senators.

Impact The Capitals struggled to get anything going on offense all game long, but van Riemsdyk stepped up to score the Caps' lone goal with a backhander in the third period. This was his first goal of the season, though as a defenseman who rarely pushes forward, he's not expected to carry a lot of fantasy upside in the near future.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor van Riemsdyk | October 25 | Washington Capitals Trevor van Riemsdyk speaks to the media after the 7-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • NHL.COM

Trevor van Riemsdyk with a Goal vs. Washington Capitals | Ottawa Senators Trevor van Riemsdyk (Ottawa Senators) with a Goal vs. Washington Capitals, 10/25/2025

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • NHL.COM

Senators rout Capitals 7-1, spoiling Alex Ovechkin's 1,500th game and denying him a 900th goal

Dylan Cozens and Drake Batherson scored twice each for the Ottawa Senators, who spoiled Alex Ovechkin’s 1,500th game by beating the Washington Capitals 7-1

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Rinkside Update | Trevor van Riemsdyk | Washington Capitals Trevor van Riemsdyk and Mike Vogel preview preseason matchup vs Boston

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • NHL.COM

Trevor van Riemsdyk | September 27 | Washington Capitals Trevor van Riemsdyk speaks after practice

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • NHL.COM

Practicing Saturday Van Riemsdyk (personal) returned to practice Saturday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Van Riemsdyk skipped Friday's session due to a personal matter. He produced one goal, 20 assists, 80 shots on net and 151 blocked shots across 82 regular-season games in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't practice Friday Van Riemsdyk will sit out Friday's training camp session while awaiting the birth of his child, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact With a baby on the way, the Caps probably won't rush van Riemsdyk back into the lineup, which means he figures to be a doubt for Sunday's preseason clash with the Bruins. With the veteran blueliner sitting out, it could open up additional opportunities for youngsters like Vincent Iorio to see some extra minutes in preseason.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Ovechkin gets assist in what could be his final game as the Capitals defeat the Blue Jackets 2-1

Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins

Moritz Seider has a goal and an assist, Red Wings beat Capitals 5-2

Senators rout Capitals 7-1, spoiling Alex Ovechkin's 1,500th game and denying him a 900th goal