July 14, 2022, 6:25 PM
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.