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

9 HOURS AGO • 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

Trevor van Riemsdyk | Postgame | Washington Capitals Trevor van Riemsdyk postgame in Raleigh

MAY 11, 2025 • NHL.COM

Supplies two helpers Van Riemsdyk recorded two assists in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 4.

Impact Van Riemsdyk snapped a 12-game point drought, which spanned all of April up to Sunday. He got back on the scoresheet by helping out on third-period tallies from Brandon Duhaime and Andrew Mangiapane, which flipped a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead. In the regular season, van Riemsdyk had 21 points, 80 shots on net, 151 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating over 82 appearances in a bottom-four role.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor van Riemsdyk | April 26 | Washington Capitals Trevor van Riemsdyk meets with the media after practice

APRIL 26, 2025 • NHL.COM

Trevor van Riemsdyk | April 20 | Washington Capitals Trevor van Riemsdyk after practice

APRIL 20, 2025 • NHL.COM

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

APRIL 10, 2025 • NHL.COM

Alex Ovechkin has the NHL career goals record. Now the Capitals want to get ready for the playoffs

The Washington Capitals got back to work three days after Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record and hope to get their game on track with the playoffs fast app...

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Trevor van Riemsdyk | Postgame | Washington Capitals Trevor van Riemsdyk postgame in Carolina

APRIL 3, 2025 • NHL.COM

Ovechkin scores his 892nd career goal. He needs 2 to tie Gretzky and 3 to break the NHL record

Alex Ovechkin moved three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with No. 892 in the Washington Capitals’ game at the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night

APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Reaches 20-point mark Van Riemsdyk produced an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.

Impact With the helper, van Riemsdyk reached the 20-point mark for the second time in three years. He's surged to the milestone, earning a goal and three assists over his last five outings. For the season, he has one goal, 19 helpers, 69 shots on net, 125 blocked shots and a plus-22 rating through 71 appearances as a defensive ace in the Capitals' bottom four.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First goal in over two years Van Riemsdyk scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact The goal was van Riemsdyk's first since March 9, 2023. The defenseman has maintained a steady spot in the Capitals' lineup as a bottom-four option, but that's a massive drought for any player. He snapped a 10-game point drought with the tally as well. For the season, van Riemsdyk has contributed 17 points, 68 shots on net, 117 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating over 67 appearances. His play isn't fantasy-friendly, but he tends to be fairly steady and reliable on the ice.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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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

Alex Ovechkin has the NHL career goals record. Now the Capitals want to get ready for the playoffs

Ovechkin scores his 892nd career goal. He needs 2 to tie Gretzky and 3 to break the NHL record