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Puts up assist Roy logged an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Roy has three helpers over six games since he returned from a lower-body injury. That accounts for all of his offense through seven appearances this year. The 29-year-old defenseman usually puts up fine depth offense from the blue line, but he's been a little lacking in the physical stats with 12 hits and 10 blocked shots so far.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper in return Roy notched an assist, three shots on goal, five hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Roy returned from a 10-game absence due to a lower-body injury and immediately retook a top-four role. He saw 20:07 of ice time on the second pairing. The 29-year-old defenseman offers modest offense, but he should be a decent source of non-scoring production, particularly blocked shots and hits, going forward.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Wednesday Roy (lower body) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and play Wednesday versus Nashville, per coach Spencer Carbery told Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Roy hasn't been in the lineup since Oct. 12 due to the injury. He's projected to serve on the third pairing alongside Rasmus Sandin. Dylan McIlrath, who has dressed in Washington's past 10 games, might be a healthy scratch Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress in recovery Roy (lower body) is skating in a regular jersey at Tuesday's practice, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Roy could return to the lineup versus Nashville on Wednesday after missing the last 10 games due to the injury. Tuesday marked the first day in which Roy upgraded from a non-contact jersey at practice. The right-shot blueliner logged a minus-2 rating in 8:39 of ice time in his only appearance with the Caps this season.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

In non-contact jersey Roy (lower body) is at practice Thursday in a non-contact jersey, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Roy was injured Opening Night and has missed the last seven games. The 29-year-old defenseman is close to returning, but he remains doubtful versus the Canadiens on Thursday. Roy had five goals and 25 points in 81 regular-season games for the Kings last season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Roy (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's tilt against Montreal, but even if he misses that game, he should be back soon, Ethan Cadeaux of Monumental Sports Network reports W...

Impact Roy hasn't played since logging 8:39 of ice time in Washington's season opener Oct. 12. He had five goals and 25 points in 81 regular-season appearances with the Kings in 2023-24. Roy might serve in a top-four capacity once healthy, especially if Jakob Chychrun needs to miss time after exiting Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers due to an upper-body injury.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Roy (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Washington summoned forward Michael Sgarbossa from AHL Hershey. Roy has been out since Oct. 12, making him eligible to come off the IR list when he's ready to play. However, it remains unclear when he will be available to return.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Skates before practice Friday Roy (lower body) skated before practice Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Roy played Opening Night and left the game early with the injury. He has missed the last five games and has yet to practice with the Capitals since the injury. Consider him doubtful for Saturday's game in Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Roy (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Flyers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Roy was labeled day-to-day Oct. 14, but there hasn't been an update on his status since. As such, the defenseman can be considered out indefinitely until it's reported he's returned to practice. Dylan McIlrath continues to hold down a spot in the bottom four during Roy's ongoing absence.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss game time Roy (lower body) will be out of action for some games despite a day-to-day designation. Coach Spencer Carbery told reporters Monday, "I don't think it's going to be crazy long but...

Impact While Carbery's comment is about as clear as mud, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting Roy to play in at least the next 3-4 games due to his lower-body injury. With that being the case, the blueliner could be a candidate for a stint on injured reserve in order to free up a roster spot. Dylan McIlrath is expected to move into Roy's spot on the blue line alongside Martin Fehervary.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled day-to-day Roy (lower body) won't practice Monday but is considered day-to-day, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Roy looks to be questionable, at best, to play in Tuesday's matchup with Vegas, though he hasn't been officially ruled out at this point. If the blueliner does miss any time, both Trevor van Riemsdyk figures to see the biggest uptick in ice time while Dylan McIlrath could make his 2024-25 season debut on the third pairing. Barring a long-term absence, the 29-year-old Roy should still be capable of putting together a third straight 25-point campaign this year.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with injury Roy won't return to Saturday's contest against the Devils due a lower-body injury.

Impact Roy appeared to catch a rut in the ice and stumbled as a result. The 29-year-old played one shift after that incident, then exited the game. The right-shot blueliner is in the first year of six-year contract signed with the Capitals in July. Expect an update to come on Roy ahead of Washington's next contest against the Golden Knights on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 6 • NHL.COM

Kings defenseman Drew Doughty undergoing testing for lower-body injury

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is undergoing further testing because of a lower-body injury he sustained in a preseason game at the Vegas Golden Knights

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JULY 17 • NHL.COM

Capitals add Jakob Chychrun and Matt Roy in a blue line overhaul Washington traded Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round draft pick to Ottawa for Chychrun, who brings an offensive flair to Washington’s blue l...

JULY 1 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

What Matt Roy Brings to the Caps and Where He Fits At the NHL draft over the weekend, GM Brian MacLellan mentioned that he’d like to shake up the defensive core if possible. Just a couple of...

JULY 1 • JAPERSRINK.COM

Locks into six-year agreement Roy signed a six-year, $34.5 million contract with the Capitals on Monday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Impact Roy had five goals, 25 points, a plus-21 rating, 42 PIM, 152 hits and 197 blocks in 81 regular-season games with LA in 2023-24. As you'd suspect given the size of Roy's contract, the 29-year-old will likely serve in a top-four capacity, but the Capitals do have significant depth on the blue line now between Roy, Jakob Chychrun, Martin Fehervary, Rasmus Sandin, John Carlson, Trevor van Riemsdyk and Ethan Bear. It will be interesting to see how the Capitals' defensive situation shakes out.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists in loss Roy notched a pair of helpers in a 4-3 defeat to Edmonton in Game 5 on Wednesday.

Impact Roy was able to bring a six-game pointless streak to a close with his two helpers but it wasn't enough to stave off elimination for Los Angeles. Unless the Kings can come to an agreement soon, the blueliner is set to be an unrestricted free agent July 1. Roy should have plenty of offers if he goes to the open market after reaching the 20-point mark for the third consecutive campaign.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Defenseman Matt Roy | 04.13.24 LA Kings Win over Anaheim Ducks | Postgame Media

APRIL 14 • YOUTUBE

Finds twine Saturday Roy scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Roy is up to three points over seven contests since the start of April. The 29-year-old defenseman's tally Saturday stood as the game-winner. Roy has five goals, 25 points, 132 shots on net, 152 hits, 194 blocked shots and a plus-21 rating through 79 appearances this season, putting him one point shy of matching his career-best scoring total from last season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out helper Roy logged an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Roy helped out on Akil Thomas' second-period tally. This was Roy's second assist over the last five games, matching his point total from the previous 12 contests. The 29-year-old defenseman isn't a huge contributor on offense, but he's solid enough all around to maintain a top-four role. Roy is up to 24 points, 130 shots on net, 151 hits, 194 blocked shots, 42 PIM and a plus-20 rating through 78 appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist in win Roy notched an assist and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Roy set up the first of Trevor Moore's three goals in the game. The helper snapped a five-game point drought for Roy, who is firmly on the Kings' second pairing regardless of how he does on offense. The 29-year-old blueliner has had a solid campaign with 23 points, 124 shots on net, 187 blocked shots, 149 hits, 42 PIM and a plus-17 rating through 74 appearances.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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