McIlrath hasn't played since Nov. 3, sitting out 11 consecutive games after being scratched for Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Lightning.
The Capitals' defense is fully healthy after early injuries for Matt Roy and Jakob Chychrun. McIlrath filled in admirably with two assists, four shots on net, 23 hits and 14 PIM over 10 appearances, but he's now stuck in a reserve role. He likely won't play unless a right-shot defenseman suffers an injury, and when he does check in, he offers more physicality than offense.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Dishes pair of helpers in win
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McIlrath recorded two assists, two PIM, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.
This was McIlrath's first career multi-point effort, which came in his 80th NHL appearance. This is also just the second season in which he's had multiple points at the NHL level, as he's often been stuck as an organizational depth option in most organizations. The 32-year-old has added 12 hits, two blocked shots, two shots on net, nine PIM and a plus-1 rating over five outings this season. He'll likely continue to play until Matt Roy (lower body) is ready to return.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Heads back to minors
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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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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Summoned from AHL
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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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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Sent to AHL
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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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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Summoned from AHL
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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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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: On waivers Friday
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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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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Back with Washington
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McIlrath signed a two-year, two-way deal with the Capitals on Sunday.
McIlrath played in six games with Washington last season, tallying an assist and 14 hits. The 31-year-old defenseman will likely spend most of the upcoming year with AHL Hershey, serving as a potential depth option.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Back in AHL
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McIlrath was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
The Capitals' blue line is still banged up, so it's possible this may just be a paper move for McIlrath. The 30-year-old has served as emergency depth on the Capitals' recent road trip, suiting up in two of four games and earning one assist.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Called up by Capitals
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McIlrath was recalled from AHL Hershey on Sunday.
McIlrath's return provides the Capitals with some additional depth given injuries to Nick Jensen (upper body) and Martin Fehervary (lower body). The 30-year-old McIlrath has posted an assist and a minus-6 rating in six games with the Capitals this season and remains a non-factor in most fantasy circles.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Returned to minors
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McIlrath was sent down to the minors Friday, Roman Stubbs of The Washington Post reports.
McIlrath collected a lone helper -- along with a minus-6 rating -- in six games during his recent stint in the big leagues. Injuries to Nick Jensen (upper body) and Martin Fehervary (lower body) could allow the 30-year-old McIlrath to return to the NHL ranks in the near future, but Vincent Iorio and Gabriel Carlsson appear to be getting a look as Washington tries to salvage its playoff hopes during a California road trip.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Hands out helper
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McIlrath posted an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.
McIlrath was in the lineup because Rasmus Sandin (not injury related) was not available. McIlrath then had to take on a bit more playing time after the Capitals lost Nick Jensen (upper body) and Martin Fehervary (lower body) during the game. The helper was McIlrath's first point in six outings this season, and he also has a minus-6 rating, seven PIM, 14 hits and seven blocked shots. He could remain in the lineup going forward if the Capitals' defense remains short-staffed.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Brought up by Capitals
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McIlrath was recalled from AHL Hershey on Sunday.
In a corresponding move, Joe Snively was loaned back to the Bears. McIlrath suited up for Washington in Thursday's 6-3 loss to Florida prior to being returned to the minors Saturday.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Sent down
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McIlrath was loaned to AHL Hershey on Saturday.
McIlrath registered one block, five hits and minus-2 rating in 11:31 of ice time during his season debut Thursday versus Florida. He has 10 assists and 83 PIM in 44 AHL contests this campaign.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Called up by Capitals
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McIlrath was promoted by Washington on Wednesday.
McIlrath has 10 assists and 83 PIM in 44 games with AHL Hershey this season. He hasn't played for the Capitals yet, but the 30-year-old has recorded three goals, five points and 121 PIM in 66 career NHL contests.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Called up Sunday
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McIlrath was recalled from AHL Hershey on Sunday prior to Washington's matchup with Winnipeg.
McIlrath last played in the NHL during 2019-20 with Detroit, where he was held scoreless in 16 contests while logging 48 hits and 12 blocked shots. The 30-year-old McIlrath will provide some depth on Washington's blue line, though he won't carry much value for fantasy purposes. He's logged five assists through 22 games this season with AHL Hershey.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Dropped to AHL
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McIlrath was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Sunday.
McIlrath was briefly recalled Sunday but with Dmitry Orlov (lower body) back from injured reserve, he was no longer needed at the NHL level.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: Placed on waivers
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McIlrath was waived by the Capitals on Sunday, CapFriendly reports.
McIlrath last appeared in an NHL game during the 2019-20 campaign. Expect the 30-year-old defenseman to spend another season with AHL Hershey.
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Capitals' Dylan McIlrath: On waivers Saturday
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McIlrath (suspension) was placed on waivers Saturday.
McIlrath faced an uphill battle to make the Capitals roster even before landing a four-game ban for an illegal check to the head of Boston's Steven Fogarty during a Sep. 26 preseason match. The burly defender posted two goals and eight points in 29 games with AHL Grand Rapids during the 2020-21 season and will await his next chance to return to the NHL ranks.
McIlrath will have a hearing Monday with the Department of Player Safety for an illegal check to the head on Bruins' Steven Fogarty.
A suspension won't improve McIlrath's already slim chances of breaking into the Opening Night roster. At this point, fantasy players should probably be expecting the 29-year-old defenseman to spend the bulk of the upcoming campaign in the minors, where he registered eight points in 29 games last year.
