Roy (lower body) is skating in a regular jersey at Tuesday's practice, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Roy could return to the lineup versus Nashville on Wednesday after missing the last 10 games due to the injury. Tuesday marked the first day in which Roy upgraded from a non-contact jersey at practice. The right-shot blueliner logged a minus-2 rating in 8:39 of ice time in his only appearance with the Caps this season.

Roy (lower body) is at practice Thursday in a non-contact jersey, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Roy was injured Opening Night and has missed the last seven games. The 29-year-old defenseman is close to returning, but he remains doubtful versus the Canadiens on Thursday. Roy had five goals and 25 points in 81 regular-season games for the Kings last season.

Roy (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's tilt against Montreal, but even if he misses that game, he should be back soon, Ethan Cadeaux of Monumental Sports Network reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Roy hasn't played since logging 8:39 of ice time in Washington's season opener Oct. 12. He had five goals and 25 points in 81 regular-season appearances with the Kings in 2023-24. Roy might serve in a top-four capacity once healthy, especially if Jakob Chychrun needs to miss time after exiting Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers due to an upper-body injury.

Roy (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

In a corresponding move, Washington summoned forward Michael Sgarbossa from AHL Hershey. Roy has been out since Oct. 12, making him eligible to come off the IR list when he's ready to play. However, it remains unclear when he will be available to return.

Roy (lower body) skated before practice Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Roy played Opening Night and left the game early with the injury. He has missed the last five games and has yet to practice with the Capitals since the injury. Consider him doubtful for Saturday's game in Tampa Bay.

Roy (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Flyers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Roy was labeled day-to-day Oct. 14, but there hasn't been an update on his status since. As such, the defenseman can be considered out indefinitely until it's reported he's returned to practice. Dylan McIlrath continues to hold down a spot in the bottom four during Roy's ongoing absence.

Roy (lower body) will be out of action for some games despite a day-to-day designation. Head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters Monday, "I don't think it's going to be crazy long but he's going to miss a decent amount of time," per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

EDGE Analysis

While Carbery's comment is about as clear as mud, fantasy managers probably shouldn't be expecting Roy to play in at least the next 3-4 games due to his lower-body injury. With that being the case, the blueliner could be a candidate for a stint on injured reserve in order to free up a roster spot. Dylan McIlrath is expected to move into Roy's spot on the blue line alongside Martin Fehervary.

Roy (lower body) won't practice Monday but is considered day-to-day, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Roy looks to be questionable, at best, to play in Tuesday's matchup with Vegas, though he hasn't been officially ruled out at this point. If the blueliner does miss any time, Trevor van Riemsdyk figures to see the biggest uptick in ice time while Dylan McIlrath could make his 2024-25 season debut on the third pairing. Barring a long-term absence, the 29-year-old Roy should still be capable of putting together a third straight 25-point campaign this year.

Roy won't return to Saturday's contest against the Devils due to a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Roy appeared to catch a rut in the ice and stumbled as a result, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. The 29-year-old Roy played one shift after that incident before exiting the game. The right-shot blueliner is in the first season of a six-year contract with the Capitals. Expect an update on Roy's status ahead of Washington's contest against the Golden Knights on Tuesday.

Roy signed a six-year, $34.5 million contract with the Capitals on Monday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Roy had five goals, 25 points, a plus-21 rating, 42 PIM, 152 hits and 197 blocked shots in 81 regular-season games with the Kings in 2023-24. As you'd suspect given the size of Roy's contract, the 29-year-old will likely serve in a top-four capacity, but the Capitals do have significant depth on the blue line now between Roy, Jakob Chychrun, Martin Fehervary, Rasmus Sandin, John Carlson, Trevor van Riemsdyk and Ethan Bear. It will be interesting to see how the Capitals' defensive situation shakes out, but this contract assures Roy will see a significant shutdown role.