Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk has been ruled out for Game 4 of the team's first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers on Sunday. The blueliner took a questionable hit from Rangers tough guy Matt Rempe during the first period of Friday's 3-1 Game 3 loss and did not return to the game. Rempe was issued a two-minute minor for interference on the play. The veteran has averaged 15:53 of ice time so far in these playoff games but also played just 3:27 on Friday while skating at least 20:25 across the first two games of the series. The Capitals are also without defensemen Rasmus Sandin, Nick Jensen, and Vincent Lorio but all three haven't been ruled out for Sunday. The Capitals will need a win to avoid a four-game sweep.
Trevor van Riemsdyk Leaves Game 3 Early After Big Hit
Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (upper body) left Game 3 against the New York Rangers on Friday after taking a massive hit from Matt Rempe. The hit was called for interference but was only given a two-minute penalty. It seemed to be a grey area hit, with fans of the Rangers arguing that it was clean while Capitals fans thought it deserved more than just a two-minute call. Either way, van Riemsdyk appears to be in danger of missing Game 4, which could be the last game of the Capitals season if things don't turn around.
Trevor van Riemsdyk To Miss Second Straight Game Friday
Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (lower body) will miss his second straight game on Friday against the Devils and presumably another on Saturday night against the New York Islanders after not traveling with the club for the two-game road trip. The 32-year-old was injured early in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets and remains day-to-day at this point. van Riemsdyk has skated in 10 games for the Capitals this season, recording one assist along with 19 blocked shots while averaging 17:35 of ice time per game, although the latter is skewed by skating just 1:34 on Saturday before getting injured. Through 541 career NHL games, van Riemsdyk has notched 24 goals and 113 points while blocking a hefty 839 shots in that time.
Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk suffered an apparent hand injury in Sunday's preseason game against Buffalo. He left the contest late in the third period after blocking a shot with his right hand. The 32-year-old tallied an assist in 18:30 of action before exiting. The Capitals, who lost the game 4-3 in a shootout, will re-evaluate van Riemsdyk on Monday. Van Riemsdyk is preparing for his third full season with the Capitals. He posted a career-high 23 points (seven goals, 16 assists) in 75 games last term.
Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk logged two goals in a 4-3 overtime win Tuesday over the Columbus Blue Jackets. He also blocked five shots and had five shots on goal. Before Tuesday's game, van Riemsdyk had zero points in his last three contests. The veteran defenseman is an important player for Washington. However, he's not on either of the team's two power-play units making him not much of a factor in fantasy play.
Washington Capitals defenseman, Trevor van Riemsdyk, signed a two-year deal on Sunday. The defenseman was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent in the off-season but will now stay in DC. The contract is a two-year deal worth $1.9 million that works out to $950,000 annually. The New Jersey native has appeared in just nine games for the Capitals, recording one point.
