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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 20
Capitals’ Matt Roy to return against Kings after missing six games
A veteran presence is set to return to action. The Washington Capitals have activated defenseman Matt Roy off injured reserve, with head coach Spencer Carbery announcing that he’ll be in the lineup on Tuesday night, when the Capitals play host to the Los Angeles Kings.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 12
Capitals place Sandin on LTIR; Roy on IR
The Washington Capitals are dealing with some injury problems this season. On Monday, general manager Chris Patrick announced that defenseman Rasmus Sandin has been placed on long-term injured reserve, while fellow blueliner Matt Roy was put on injured reserve.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 12
NHL Injuries: Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin heads to LTIR; Blackhawks' Connor Bedard to meet with doctors to get a timeline
Derek Lee: Anaheim Ducks coach Joel Quenneville yesterday on the injuries to Cutter Gauthier (upper-body) and Ryan Poehling (lower-body): “Both guys we lost (Saturday night), we’ll get back (Monday), we’ll get evaluated.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4
Capitals To Evaluate Matt Roy For Injury
The Washington Capitals will need to assess an injury when they return from a two-game road trip to start the season. Defenseman Matt Roy did not appear in the final 25 minutes of Friday night’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning due to a lower-body injury.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 4
Caps fall to the Bolts, Roy injured
The Washington Capitals will NOT become the first team in NHL history to go undefeated in the regular season. Last night in Tampa, the Caps lost to the Lightning 3-1.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 3
Capitals’ Matt Roy leaves game with lower-body injury
A tough break for a veteran rearguard. During his team’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night, Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy left the game after suffering a lower-body injury.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24
Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open
The Washington Capitals are not messing around this offseason, and they are making it very clear that they still see themselves as Stanley Cup contenders in the very near future.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2
Washington Capitals Activate Matt Roy
The Washington Capitals have activated Matt Roy off of injured reserve, per The Hockey News’ Sammi Silber. In a corresponding move, the team placed netminder Logan Thompson on injured reserve.
NHL News / House of Hockey / April 24, 2025
NHL DoPS makes suspension decision on Capitals' cross-checks to faces of Brendan Gallagher and Cole Caufield
Adding to the frustration that Montreal Canadiens fans are experiencing right now is the decision by the NHL not to punish Washington Capitals players for their actions in Game 2.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2025
Five most surprising NHL teams this season
Let's take a look at the top five most surprising teams this NHL season.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / February 5, 2025
Maple Leafs Really Missed the Boat By Not Signing Ex-Kings Defender When They Had the Chance
The Maple Leafs missed out on adding a true top-4 defenseman this past off-season and the now Capitals defenseman is showing why Matt Roy was worth the money.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / December 7, 2024
Maple Leafs Called Out For Passing On Capitals' $34.5 Million Defenseman
Former NHL player and analyst Alan May didn’t hold back on Friday’s episode of "First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo," sharing his disappointment that the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to sign defenseman Matt Roy during free agency.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / November 21, 2024
How the Capitals' aggressive offseason has paid off so far
Last season, the Capitals narrowly eked out a playoff berth, which ended in a sweep by the President's Trophy-winning Rangers. Evidently not keen on that result, GM Chris Patrick decided to be very aggressive in the offseason.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6, 2024
Capitals to activate veteran defenseman from IR
He’ll now get the chance to be an impact shutdown player as advertised on a Capitals team that’s far exceeded expectations in the first few weeks of the season.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14, 2024
Capitals defenseman out day-to-day after missing practice
He left the team’s Saturday game just a few minutes into the second period, though he didn’t seem limited in any way on his final shift.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 12, 2024
Capitals’ Matt Roy leaves game vs. Devils with lower-body injury
Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy left Saturday’s game against the New Jersey Devils due to a lower-body injury, and as per an announcement from the team, did not return to the game.
Washington Capitals News / Washington Hockey Now / August 22, 2024
Matt Roy Signing Another Significant Addition to Capitals’ Defense
While former Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan made some big acquisitions this offseason through trade, he also made a crucial free agent signing on July 1.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 12, 2024
Grading Matt Roy’s 6-year contract with Capitals
The Washington Capitals signed Matt Roy to a six-year, $40.25 million contract on the first day of free agency. It’s easy for Los Angeles Kings players to fly under the radar with everything going on in the city, so some hockey fans may have been surprised when Roy was on the list of the top free agents.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11, 2024
Maple Leafs Missed Out on Difference-Making Free Agent Blueliner
It was recently revealed that the Toronto Maple Leafs were pursuing top defenseman Matt Roy, but ultimately, he signed a six-year, $34.5 million contract with the Washington Capitals.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 2, 2024
The best and worst from the first day of NHL free agency
Day 1 of NHL free agency was nothing short of pure chaos. Here we look at some of the best and worst of the exhilarating day.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 1, 2024
Washington Capitals Sign Matt Roy to 6-Year Deal
The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Matt Roy to a six-year contract worth $5.75 million annually, according to Elliotte Friedman. Roy was selected in the seventh round of the 2015 NHL Draft by the Los Angeles Kings.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 21, 2024
Five NHL free agents more people should be talking about
As NHL free agency nears, five players who should be receiving more love.
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 14, 2024
No extension talks yet between Kings, defenseman
One of the team's decisions to make will come on the blue line as the Kings debate whether or not to retain the services of Matt Roy.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / April 22, 2024
Matt Roy’s Playoffs Will Determine His Kings’ Future
Matt Roy was selected 194th by the Los Angeles Kings’ in the 2015 NHL Draft and has completely outperformed his draft position. He debuted in the NHL in the 2018-19 season, playing just 25 games, but has since become a lineup regular.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 17, 2020
Just how good is this season's NHL rookie class?
The expansive rookie pool has been quite impressive overall and gives us a glimpse of the NHL's future — whether the current season resumes or not.
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