Washington Capitals’ Dylan McIlrath, Montreal Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj, Teams Fined For Unsportsmanlike Conduct During Pregame Skate Before Game 4

The NHL announced on Monday that Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath ($2018.23), Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj ($3385.42), and the two teams ($25,000 each) were all fined for unsportsmanlike conduct that went down in the pregame skate prior to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round series on Sunday at Bell Centre. The #NHL … Read more

Washington Capitals Sign Dylan McIlrath To Two-Year, $1.6 Million Contract Extension

Photo: NHL.com The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Dylan McIlrath to a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. McIlrath’s contract will carry an average annual value of $800,000. McIlrath, 32, has recorded two assists in 11 games with the Capitals this season. The 6’5”, 240-pound defenseman … Read more