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Capitals practice updates: Injury updates on three defenders, Remi Poirier’s first skate, and reaction to Hometown Remix jerseys

The Washington Capitals returned to the ice for practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex after falling to the Minnesota Wild on Sunday afternoon. Monday’s skate was the team’s lone full practice ahead of hosting the Dallas Stars at Capital One Arena…

By Katie Adler · RMNB

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 8:14 PM

Key Things to Know

The Washington Capitals updated three defensemen's injury statuses and integrated goalie Remi Poirier into Monday's practice.
Timothy Liljegren took a maintenance day, Rasmus Sandin skated non-contact, and Vincent Desharnais watched following an appendectomy.
Goaltender Remi Poirier completed his first Capitals practice after being acquired from New Jersey for a 2027 draft pick.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Washington Capitals held practice on Monday at MedStar Capitals Iceplex ahead of hosting the Dallas Stars, providing updates on three defensemen and seeing newly acquired goaltender Remi Poirier skate for the first time. Timothy Liljegren missed practice for a maintenance day but is expected to play Tuesday, while Rasmus Sandin continued his ACL recovery in a no-contact sweater. Defender Vincent Desharnais observed from the bench as he recovers from an appendectomy.

Newly acquired goaltender Remi Poirier, traded from the New Jersey Devils on Sunday for a 2027 seventh-round pick, participated in his first session. Additionally, head coach Spencer Carbery and players Tom Wilson and Dylan Strome reacted favorably to the unveiled Hometown Remix jerseys, which the team will wear for 11 home games starting Saturday against the Florida Panthers.

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