Capitals lose goalie Remi Poirier to Dallas a week after acquiring him
The gist
Dallas claimed goaltender Remi Poirier off waivers a week after Washington got him from New Jersey.
Washington's thin goaltending depth now leans on one netminder outside the NHL roster.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2, 2026The Capitals re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a one-year extension with a $1 million salary, a $4.75 million games-played bonus and a $3.25 million signing bonus, an average annual value of $4.25 million.
- Nov 1, 2026Washington acquired goaltender Remi Poirier from New Jersey for a seventh-round pick in 2027.
- Nov 7, 2026The Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 4-3; Logan Thompson made 27 saves and Jack St. Ivany scored his first career NHL goal.
Key terms
- waivers
- A player transaction system where a contracted player is made available for other teams to claim within a set period.
Source: Wikipedia