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McIlrath was returned to AHL Hershey on Monday. McIlrath suited up in all four games of Washington's first-round series defeat against the Rangers, posting four blocked shots, seven hits and 10 PIM. He will get to play for the Bears in the AHL playoffs after contributing nine points and 100 PIM in 58 minor-league appearances during the 2023-24 regular season.
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McIlrath was recalled from AHL Hershey on Sunday. McIlrath has three goals, nine points and 100 PIM in 58 AHL contests this campaign. After Nick Jensen (undisclosed) was taken off the ice on a stretcher in Saturday's 4-2 win over Tampa Bay, McIlrath or Lucas Johansen could play in Monday's contest versus Boston.
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McIlrath was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Saturday, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. The Capitals activated Joel Edmundson (hand) from long-term injured reserve, necessitating the reassignment of McIlrath to the AHL. McIlrath managed to play in one game, picking up a five-minute fighting major in a 3-0 win over Vegas on Tuesday. McIlrath had three assists and 23 PIM in 11 AHL games before his recall.
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McIlrath was recalled from AHL Hershey on Saturday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. In a corresponding move, Martin Fehervary (lower body) was placed on injured reserve. McIlrath has three assists and 23 PIM in 11 AHL contests this campaign. He could be a healthy scratch for Saturday's matchup against the Islanders.
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McIlrath was placed on waivers Friday. The 31-year-old defenseman was a long shot to make the team after he signed a two-year, two-way contract in the offseason. McIlrath managed to play in six NHL games last season with the Capitals, picking up one assist in his first NHL action since 2019-20.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | FPTS |
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| 4/16 | @  |
W 2-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:80 | 4 |
| 4/15 | vs  |
W 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:73 | 0 |
| 4/13 | vs  |
W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4/11 | @  |
L 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4/09 | @  |
W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4/07 | vs  |
L 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4/05 | @  |
L 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Upcoming Games
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| 10/12 | vs  |
7:00 PM |
| 10/15 | vs  |
7:00 PM |
| 10/17 | vs  |
7:00 PM |
| 10/19 | @ |
7:00 PM |
| 10/22 | @ |
6:00 PM |
| 10/23 | vs |
7:30 PM |
| 10/26 | @ |
7:00 PM |
Career Stats
| Year | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PPG | SHOG | GWG | FOW | FOL | FPTS |
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| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.3 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| 2015 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 |
| 3 Year Avg | 5 | - | 1 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Career | 75 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |