TREVOR VAN RIEMSDYK NEWS

Suffers lower-body injury Van Riemsdyk sustained a lower-body injury and won't return to Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

Impact Van Riemsdyk logged just 1:34 of ice time before exiting the contest. The Capitals don't play again until Wednesday, but it's not a positive sign he was ruled out prior to the first intermission. If van Riemsdyk misses time, Lucas Johansen or Hardy Haman Aktell could be options to enter the lineup on the third pairing.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies shorthanded assist Van Riemsdyk emerged with a shorthanded assist in Friday's 3-2 shootout win over the WIld.

Impact This was the first point of the season for van Riemsdyk, who is averaging a career-high 20:08 of ice time. He experienced a bit of a scare in the preseason when a puck struck his right wrist, but he seems to be fine in that regard. Van Riemsdyk posted personal bests in 2022-23 with seven goals and 23 points in 75 games.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Van Riemsdyk is fine after taking a puck off his right wrist in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to Buffalo in preseason action, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Van Riemsdyk was back on the ice for Tuesday's practice. He generated 23 points and 160 blocked shots in 75 games last season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits preseason game Van Riemsdyk (undisclosed) left Sunday's preseason contest against the Sabres, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Impact Van Riemsdyk tallied an assist before leaving the game Sunday. An update on his status should be available in the coming days before Washington's preseason tilt with the Red Wings on Thursday. The veteran blueliner scored a career-high 23 points in 75 games last season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for training camp Van Riemsdyk (upper body) is listed as healthy on the Capitals' training camp roster, which was released Tuesday.

Impact Van Riemsdyk missed the last six games of 2022-23 with the injury. He posted a career highs in goals (seven), points (23) and blocked shots (160) over 75 contests last season. With the Capitals' defense starting out healthy, van Riemsdyk is likely to be limited to a third-pairing role initially.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Van Riemsdyk (upper body) won't be in the lineup Thursday versus New Jersey, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact It will be the sixth straight game that van Riemsdyk will miss, ending his season. He has seven goals and 23 points in 75 games this season -- setting career bests in both categories.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Van Riemsdyk (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Boston, Roman Stubbs of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Van Riemsdyk will miss his fifth consecutive contest. He has picked up 23 points and 160 blocked shots in 75 games this season. Van Riemsdyk's status for Thursday's regular-season finale is unknown at this time.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not taking contact Van Riemsdyk (upper body) was in a non-contact jersey during Monday's morning skate, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Van Riemsdyk does not appear to be particularly close to a return as Washington begins the final week of the 2022-23 season. The 31-year-old defender has already posted a career-high seven goals and 23 points -- alongside a plus-10 rating -- in 75 games this season regardless of whether he suits up for any of the Capitals' final three games.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Saturday Van Riemsdyk won't play versus Florida on Saturday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Van Riemsdyk will miss his third straight game after he was injured March 30 against Tampa Bay. He has seven goals and 23 points in 75 games this season.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not traveling Thursday Van Riemsdyk (upper body) will not make the trip to Montreal on Thursday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Impact Van Riemsdyk will be shelved for his second straight game as he continues to recover from his upper-body injury. The blueliner has been struggling offensively of late with zero points in his last six contests in addition to recording a mere six shots. Matt Irwin figures to remain in the lineup against Montreal in van Riemsdyk's stead.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers upper-body injury Van Riemsdyk (upper body) will be out of action for a week, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Van Riemsdyk is having his best season offensively in his nine-year NHL career, setting career highs with seven goals and 23 points. He also has a career best 160 blocked shots.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins team Thursday Van Riemsdyk (personal) was back with the club ahead of Thursday's clash with the Blackhawks, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Van Riemsdyk had been offering decent fantasy value before missing Tuesday's matchup with Columbus for the birth of his child. In his last 10 outings, the blueliner managed one goal, five assists and 30 shots. Still, the return of John Carlson (face) will likely diminish minutes and roles throughout the defensive corp and van Riemsdyk may see his numbers drop as a result.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from morning skate Van Riemsdyk (personal) isn't participating in morning skate ahead of Tuesday night's game versus Columbus, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Impact Van Riemsdyk and his wife are expecting a child, so it looks like he'll likely miss Tuesday's matchup with the Blue Jackets. If van Riemsdyk is unavailable, look for Gabriel Carlsson to remain in the lineup versus Columbus.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kuemper stops 17 shots, Capitals beat Islanders 5-1

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MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals re-sign Trevor van Riemsdyk to $9M, 3-year deal

The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a three-year contract worth $9 million

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inks extension Van Riemsdyk signed a three-year, $9 million contract extension with the Capitals on Saturday.

Impact The Capitals avoided trading van Riemsdyk ahead of the March 3 deadline and have rewarded the 31-year-old with a hefty pay raise on his new deal. The New Jersey native has set career highs in goals (seven) and points (19) in 66 games this season and will be a mainstay on the Capitals' blue line for the foreseeable future.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets two helpers Saturday Van Riemsdyk recorded two assists in a 5-1 win over the Islanders on Saturday.

Impact Van Riemsdyk rewarded the Capitals after they signed him to a three-year, $9 million contract extension earlier in the day. He has seven goals and 21 points in 67 games this season. Van Riemsdyk has a goal and three points over his last two contests after being held off the scoresheet in seven of nine outings from Feb. 16-March 6.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals have new look after bevy of trade deadline changes

The Washington Capitals have returned home from their road trip that spanned the trade deadline with several new players

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kuznetsov's OT goal lifts Capitals over Blue Jackets 4-3

Evgeny Kuznetsov scored 26 seconds in overtime, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 Tuesday night

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ovechkin reaches 800 goals as Capitals beat Blackhawks 7-3

Alex Ovechkin scored three times to become the third NHL player with 800 career goals, and the streaking Washington Capitals beat the lowly Chicago Blackhawks 7-3

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals defeat Jets 5-2 behind four-goal second period

Lars Eller scored one of Washington’s four second-period goals in his 900th career game to help the Capitals down the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Sunday

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hunt's 3rd-period goal lifts Rangers past Capitals 3-2

Dryden Hunt scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Alexandar Georgiev made 34 saves and the New York Rangers downed the Washington Capitals 3-2 in the regular-season finale

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eriksson Ek sets career high in goals, Wild top Capitals 5-1

Joel Eriksson Ek scored his career-best 20th and 21st goals of the season and added an assist, and the Minnesota Wild found the net on their first two shots on goal and cruised to...

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stars move closer to top 8 in West, end Caps' point streak

Roope Hintz scored twice on the power play to help the Dallas Stars beat the Washington Capitals 3-2

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hathaway scores twice late to lead Caps' comeback vs. Flyers

Garnet Hathaway scored two goals in a span of less than two minutes late in the third period and the Washington Capitals rallied late to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS