Capitals re-sign Matt Irwin to one-year, two-way contract

July 14, 2022 - 6:26pm

Washington Capitals defenceman Matt Irwin reacts after his goal during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP)

Defenceman Matt Irwin is returning to the Washington Capitals on a one-year, two-way contract, general manager Brian MacLellan announced on Thursday. The contract is worth $750,000 at the NHL level.

The 34-year-old appeared in 17 games for the Capitals last season, where he recorded one goal and three assists.

Irwin has appeared in 400 NHL games throughout his career with the Capitals, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks where he recorded 23 goals and 88 points in total.

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