By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times - Monday, October 12, 2026

The Capitals are making changes on the blue line. Washington sent Matt Roy to injured reserve with a lower-body issue and assigned Rasmus Sandin to the long-term injured reserve as he recovers from an ACL tear suffered in April.

In a corresponding move, the Capitals recalled Justin Holl from the AHL’s Hershey Bears.

The 34-year-old Holl has appeared in three games with Hershey this season. He spent nine years on NHL rosters, recording 97 points across 405 career games with the St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Roy did not play Sunday as the Capitals fell 5-2 to the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old skated in a non-contact jersey ahead of Monday’s practice, but will be sidelined for at least the next seven days.

Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) lined up outside the faceoff circle during the second period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., March 20, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times) ** FILE **
Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) lined up outside the faceoff circle during the second period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., March 20, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times) … Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) … more >

Sandin is expected to return to the roster later in the season, according to multiple reports.

Capitals coach Spencer Carbery also confirmed that center Pierre-Luc Dubois, who missed Sunday’s game with an illness, will not travel with the team for Tuesday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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