Matt Roy D WSH Tue 2/3/26 3:05 AM
Matt Roy
D WSH
Roy notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Monday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Roy missed three games due to a lower-body injury. The defenseman saw 19:23 of ice time in his return, and with the Olympic break starting later this week, he should soon get plenty of rest if he's not at 100 percent just yet. Roy has put up a goal, 14 helpers, 69 shots on net, 78 hits, 106 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating over 54 appearances as a regular in the Capitals' top four this season.
Matt Roy D WSH Mon 2/2/26 11:17 AM
Matt Roy
D WSH
Roy (lower body) said that he's good to go for Monday's game against the Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Roy missed the last three games due to his lower-body injury and landed on injured reserve Saturday, but he'll be available for the first half of a back-to-back set Monday. The 30-year-old has appeared in 13 games since the start of the calendar year, recording three assists, 25 hits, 21 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-3 rating while averaging 21:18 of ice time.
Matt Roy D WSH Sat 1/31/26 11:09 AM
Matt Roy
D WSH
Roy (lower body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Roy will miss his third straight game against Carolina on Saturday. It's unclear if he will return to action before the Olympic break. Roy has collected one goal, 13 assists, 67 shots on net, 106 blocked shots and 75 hits across 53 outings this season.
Matt Roy D WSH Thu 1/29/26 7:05 PM
Matt Roy
D WSH
Roy (lower body) won't play versus the Red Wings on Thursday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Roy will be out of action for a second straight game. Rasmus Sandin (lower body) is warming up and should be able to return, while Dylan McIlrath or Declan Chisholm will stay in to cover Roy's absence.
Matt Roy D WSH Thu 1/29/26 12:54 PM
Matt Roy
D WSH
Roy (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's clash with Detroit, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Roy is currently mired in a six-game pointless streak and hasn't found the back of the net in 34 straight outings. With Rasmus Sandin (lower body) also in question, the duo of Declan Chisholm and Dylan McIlrath may have to continue holding down the third pairing.
Matt Roy D WSH Tue 1/27/26 9:25 PM
Matt Roy
D WSH
Roy (lower body) will not play Tuesday versus the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Roy and Rasmus Sandin (lower body) are both out of action for Tuesday. The Capitals will have Declan Chisholm and Dylan McIlrath in action instead, while Trevor van Riemsdyk should see more ice time. Roy's next chance to play is Thursday in Detroit.
Matt Roy D WSH Thu 1/1/26 12:50 PM
Matt Roy
D WSH
Roy posted an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
The helper snapped a 10-game slump for Roy. The 30-year-old defenseman continues to be a steady source of physical play in a top-four role, but his offense can waver. For the season, he has 11 points, 52 shots on net, 50 hits, 85 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating over 40 appearances. He's a little behind the scoring pace that has seen him average 25 points per year over the last three regular seasons.
Matt Roy D WSH Thu 12/4/25 1:50 AM
Matt Roy
D WSH
Roy notched three assists, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Roy has five helpers over his last five games, and he's added 14 blocks and a plus-6 rating in that span. The 30-year-old continues to see ample playing time in a top-four role, though mostly in a defensive capacity. He's at one goal, eight assists, 37 shots on net, 63 blocked shots, 30 hits and a plus-19 rating over 28 appearances. Roy is on track to top the 20-point mark for the fifth year in a row, but he might miss out on the 100-hit threshold.
Matt Roy D WSH Tue 11/18/25 9:38 AM
Matt Roy
D WSH
Roy scored a goal and blocked two shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Roy lit the lamp against his former team just under four minutes into Monday's contest for his first goal of the season. With his opening goal to the campaign, the 30-year-old blueliner is up to three points, 28 shots on net, 21 hits and 40 blocks through 19 games this season. Despite his slow start offensively, Roy hasn't missed a beat in terms of category coverage and is once again near the necessary pace to reach his fifth straight regular season with 100-plus hits and blocks. Roy is a solid depth fantasy defenseman in category leagues and could find a way to increase his scoring output alongside his blue line partner Jakob Chychrun, who is also heating up offensively.
Matt Roy D WSH Fri 10/31/25 10:47 PM
Matt Roy
D WSH
Roy logged an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Roy's helper on a Tom Wilson goal in the second period was the first point of the year for the veteran defenseman. He's added 14 hits, 21 blocked shots, 15 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 11 appearances. Roy's usage is mostly defensive, so don't expect a ton of point production, though he has recorded at least 20 points in four straight seasons.