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Capitals Notebook: Matt Roy Remains Out But Making Progress, Carbery Says There’s ‘Urgency’ To Get Third Line Of Protas Brothers & Kyrou Going

ARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals will be without Matt Roy once again against the New York Rangers, but did get a positive update on the blueliner ahead of Friday's matchup.

The Hockey News

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 5:02 PM

Key Things to Know

Matt Roy remains out day-to-day for Washington, while coach Spencer Carbery urges better play from the third line.
Roy skated on his own Friday, marking positive progress toward a return.
The third line of Aliaksei Protas, Ilya Protas, and Jordan Kyrou allowed three goals against Pittsburgh.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy remains day-to-day and will miss Friday's matchup against the New York Rangers, though head coach Spencer Carbery noted positive progress after Roy skated solo. Meanwhile, Carbery expressed urgency regarding the third line of Aliaksei Protas, Ilya Protas, and Jordan Kyrou after the trio struggled defensively and conceded three goals against Pittsburgh.

Despite the line's early difficulties, Carbery plans to stick with the combination and believes simple structural adjustments will build their chemistry. Dylan McIlrath will remain on defense, and Logan Thompson is scheduled to start in goal for Washington.

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