IR
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 2/25/2026
2025 Stats
G
8
A
23
PP Pts
2
+/-
6
PIM
16
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
McMichael enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024-25, scoring 26 goals and 31 assists, and was one of the biggest reasons why the Capitals turned into one of the season’s biggest surprises. The depth of the Capitals was one of their biggest strengths, but for McMichael's sake, it was rather unfortunate. The 24-year-old’s role fluctuated throughout the season, and he finished the year centering Washington’s third line behind fellow centers Dylan Strome and Pierre-Luc Dubois. Elevating himself past either of those two may prove to be a tough task, potentially limiting his production potential at even strength. He did finish the year on the Capitals’ top power play unit. There’s still a ton of room to grow for the young center, and there’s no reason to suggest McMichael can’t force his way into the Capitals' top-six and perhaps become a 30-40 type of player if he continues on this trajectory. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $4.2 million contract with the Capitals in July of 2024.
Surfaces on IR
McMichael (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
ANALYSIS
McMichael sustained the injury late in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over Detroit. He will miss at least the next four games and won't be ready to return until after the Olympic break. McMichael has eight goals, 31 points, 105 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 30 hits across 55 appearances this season. According to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post, McMichael is week-to-week.
McMichael sustained the injury late in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over Detroit. He will miss at least the next four games and won't be ready to return until after the Olympic break. McMichael has eight goals, 31 points, 105 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 30 hits across 55 appearances this season. According to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post, McMichael is week-to-week.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 17:03
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:37
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 2:01
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Short-Handed
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1:47
0:41
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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McMichael showcased some upside in 2023-24, scoring 18 goals and adding 15 assists in 80 games. He spent most of the year playing alongside Anthony Mantha and Aliaksei Protas, which accounted for the bulk of his production, but he also got to play in Washington's top six. The team's offseason acquisitions of Pierre-Luc Dubois and Andrew Mangiapane will likely result in McMichael starting 2024-25 in a bottom-six role. The 23-year-old McMichael inked a two-year, $4.2 million contract in July to prove himself. He has a good chance of establishing himself as a productive middle-six option, but surpassing his 33-point performance from last campaign will be challenging this season.
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Two-point effort Saturday
McMichael scored a goal on five shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Oilers.
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Scores in overtime win
McMichael scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Canadiens.
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One of each in win
McMichael scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.
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Piles up four helpers Monday
McMichael notched four assists in Monday's 7-4 win over the Ducks.
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Two helpers against Blueshirts
McMichael picked up two assists in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
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Gets qualifying offer
McMichael has received a qualifying offer from the Capitals, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News, which makes him projected to become a restricted free agent Monday.
ANALYSIS
McMichael is coming off his entry-level contract. The 23-year-old had 18 goals and 33 points in 80 regular-season outings with Washington in 2023-24. Taken with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, McMichael has the potential to grow offensively next season.
McMichael is coming off his entry-level contract. The 23-year-old had 18 goals and 33 points in 80 regular-season outings with Washington in 2023-24. Taken with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, McMichael has the potential to grow offensively next season.