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Vincent Desharnais | Postgame | Washington Capitals Vincent Desharnais speaks with the media postgame

1 HOUR AGO • NHL.COM

Ryan Leonard scores highlight-reel goal, leads the Capitals over the Devils 4-2

Ryan Leonard scored a highlight-reel goal and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last

Washington Capitals captain and career goal-scoring record holder Alex Ovechkin said this will be his final season in the NHL

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Mic'd Up | Vincent Desharnais | Washington Capitals Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais mic'd up during 2026 Training Camp.

SEPTEMBER 28 • NHL.COM

Game Highlights: Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals

SEPTEMBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Metropolitan Division is a free-for-all behind defending champion Carolina at the top

The Metropolitan Division looks like a free-for-all after the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes at the top

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Vincent Desharnais | September 19 | Washington Capitals Vincent Desharnais meets with the media after practice

SEPTEMBER 19 • NHL.COM

Pavel Dorofeyev and Brady Tkachuk are among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL

Pavel Dorofeyev with the New York Rangers, Brady Tkachuk with the Florida Panthers and Sergei Bobrovsky with the Toronto Maple Leafs are among the familiar NHL faces in new places...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Vincent Desharnais | July 2 | Washington Capitals Vincent Desharnais meets with the media after signing in Washington

JULY 2 • NHL.COM

Alex Ovechkin declares 'I'm back!' and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals

JULY 2 • Associated Press

NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane still available; Ovechkin returns to Capitals

NHL free agency has some big names still available, including Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Agrees to four-year contract Desharnais signed a four-year, $16.8 million contract with the Capitals on Wednesday.

Impact Desharnais had a goal, seven points, 68 PIM, 103 hits and 83 blocks in 53 outings with San Jose in 2025-26. The 30-year-old blueliner is likely to serve primarily on the third pairing over the life of this deal.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Maple Leafs land prized free agent, signing goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to 3-year, $21M deal

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Maple Leafs

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Media Availability (4/18): Desharnais | San Jose Sharks Sharks defenseman Vincent Desharnais speaks with the media on locker cleanout day following the 2025-26 season.

APRIL 18 • NHL.COM

Picks up assist Tuesday Desharnais notched an assist and five hits in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Desharnais missed one game due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old defenseman is back in the lineup in a bottom-four role now, giving him minimal appeal in fantasy. He's earned just six points with 25 shots on net, 77 hits, 68 blocked shots and 60 PIM over 41 outings this season, though that doubles his point total from 51 contests a year ago.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to suit up in Nashville Desharnais (upper body) is expected to play in Nashville on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Desharnais was sidelined against the Flyers on Saturday due to his upper-body injury. With his expected return to the lineup Tuesday, Nick Leddy will most likely serve as a healthy scratch in Nashville. Desharnais is projected to skate on the third pairing alongside Sam Dickinson against the Predators.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Predators bring 4-game win streak into matchup with the Sharks

The Nashville Predators head into a matchup with the San Jose Sharks as winners of four consecutive games

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Will miss Saturday's clash Desharnais (upper body) will not play in Saturday's home contest against the Flyers, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Desharnais will miss his first contest since his return to the lineup on Jane 19. Across 40 games this season, the 29 year old blueliner has five points, 60 PIM, 24 shots on net, 72 hits and 67 blocked shots. His next opportunity to return is for the start of San Jose's upcoming three-game road trip, which kicks off Tuesday in Nashville.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision Desharnais is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Flyers due to an upper-body injury, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Desharnais hasn't missed a game since mid-January, but he's dealing with an upper-body injury and will be evaluated in the hours leading up to Saturday's puck drop before the Sharks determine his status. Across 12 appearances since the Olympic break, he's recorded an assist, 23 hits, 20 PIM and 19 blocked shots while averaging 19:33 of ice time. If the 29-year-old is unable to play Saturday, John Klingberg will likely enter the lineup.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Notches helper in loss Desharnais recorded an assist, four hits and two PIM in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Senators.

Impact Desharnais ended a 10-game point drought with the helper. The 29-year-old defenseman continues to fill a third-pairing role with time on the penalty kill. The helper was his fifth point of the season to go with 23 shots on net, 68 hits, 61 blocked shots, 58 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 38 appearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame at MTL (3/14): Desharnais

MARCH 15 • YOUTUBE

Desharnais and Leddy open the suite for pediatric oncology patients | San Jose Sharks For four nights this season at SAP Center, moments of joy, connection and community took shape, one game at a time. In partnership with Jaco...

MARCH 6 • NHL.COM

Postgame vs WPG (3/1): Desharnais | San Jose Sharks Vincent Desharnais speaks to the media following the Sharks 2-1 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets on March 1, 2026.

MARCH 2 • NHL.COM

Postgame vs WPG (3/1): Desharnais

MARCH 2 • YOUTUBE

Mic'd Up: Vincent Desharnais | San Jose Sharks Sharks defenseman Vincent Desharnais is mic’d up during the Sharks game against the New York Rangers on January 23, 2026.

FEBRUARY 15 • NHL.COM

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