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Capitals Extend Dylan McIlrath for Two More Years

3/27/2025

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The Washington Capitals have secured defenseman Dylan McIlrath with a two-year contract extension worth $1.6 million, averaging $800,000 per year. At 32, McIlrath has made his mark this season with two assists in 11 games and led the Hershey Bears to back-to-back Calder Cup victories in 2023 and 2024, proving his prowess in the AHL.

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The Washington Capitals have secured defenseman Dylan McIlrath with a two-year contract extension worth $1.6 million, averaging $800,000 per year. At 32, McIlrath has made his mark this season with two assists in 11 games and led the Hershey Bears to back-to-back Calder Cup victories in 2023 and 2024, proving his prowess in the AHL.