Matt Roy: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Logan Thompson Shines in Capitals’ 3-1 Win Over Canadiens in Game 2

Canadiens look to solve Logan Thompson, Capitals

Buses in Montreal remove ‘Go! Canadiens Go!’ phrasing due to Quebec language watchdog

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '30-goal scorers in the 2024-25 NHL season' quiz

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The Quiz of the Day

Five most surprising NHL teams this season

Let's take a look at the top five most surprising teams this NHL season.

NHL roundup: Jets all but wrap up No. 1 seed in West

Panthers’ Paul Maurice moves into third on NHL all-time wins list

Multiple playoff-bound NHL teams dealing with major injury issues

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / February 5

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

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.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / November 21

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.

Capitals star heads to IR amid chase of history

Streaking Capitals, without Ovechkin, face challenge in Avalanche

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL hat trick leaders' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Capitals’ Matt Roy to return to lineup on Nov. 6 against Predators

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced that defenseman Matt Roy has been activated and will return to the lineup on Nov. 6 against the Nashville Predators.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6

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.

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The 'Most goals for every NHL franchise' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Capitals place veteran defenseman on IR

The Capitals made a pair of roster moves on Monday.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

Capitals’ Matt Roy out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Washington Capitals appear to have avoided any long-term concerns with defenseman Matt Roy’s injury. According to Russian Machine Never Breaks writer Katie Adler, the Caps said on Monday morning that Roy is only day-to-day with the lower-body injury that he left Saturday’s game against the New Jersey Devils with.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

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.

Paul Cotter, Devils get win in Capitals' season debut

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'NHL goals leaders' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Ranking all 32 NHL goalie 'tandems' for 2024-25

If one team has a workhorse starter who will play 65 games, that matters. If another team has two excellent goalies who will split the load, that also matters.

Ducks goalie John Gibson out up to six weeks after emergency appendectomy surgery

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Exploring options at defense for Oilers

Their options are limited at this stage of the NHL calendar, but there are still a few options worth exploring.

Blue Jackets sign notable veteran forward ahead of camp

Flames' starting goaltender role up for grabs in training camp

Veteran goaltender indicates his solid NHL career is over

Devils expected to sign this longtime Sharks winger to PTO

20 NHL players from the 2000s you probably forgot about

Washington Capitals News / Washington Hockey Now / September 11

Projecting the 2024-25 Washington Capitals Defensive Pairings

The Washington Capitals will play their regular-season home opener against the New Jersey Devils in about a month. Before that big night, the organization has a lot of business to take care of.

Washington Capitals News / Washington Hockey Now / August 22

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.

NHL News / Washington Hockey Now / August 13

Capitals GM Chris Patrick Should Follow Blues’ Offer Sheet Lead

Despite not happening a lot more in the NHL, there are some famous (or infamous) offer sheets that occurred in the past. Shea Weber signed a 14-year offer sheet worth $110 million with the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2012 offseason.

Washington Capitals News / Washington Hockey Now / August 6

Spencer Carbery Has Pivotal Second Season Ahead

The Washington Capitals have a lot of new players who came into the fold this summer. Pierre-Luc Dubois, Andrew Mangiapane, Jakob Chychrun, Matt Roy, and Logan Thompson are all going to make their Capitals debuts this upcoming season.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 12

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

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

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.

Steven Stamkos headlines Predators’ haul on Day 1 of NHL free agency

Winners and losers of the 2024 NHL Draft

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Washington Capitals sign Matt Roy to six-year contract at $5.75 million AAV

The Washington Capitals appear hellbent on remaining competitive as long as Alex Ovechkin is kicking around and chasing Wayne Gretzky’s career NHL goals record.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Matt Roy done with Kings, will go to market on July 1

The 2024 NHL offseason has begun, and the free-agent market is starting to take shape. There is an abundance of right-handed defensemen available, including Matt Roy of the Los Angeles Kings.