Capitals Recall Trineyev and Bjorklund from AHL

Team places McMichael, Roy and Lindgren on Injured Reserve

Jan. 31, 2026 at 2:55pm

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The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Bogdan Trineyev and goaltender Garin Bjorklund from their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. The team has also placed forward Connor McMichael, defenseman Matt Roy and goaltender Charlie Lindgren on Injured Reserve.

Why it matters

The Capitals are dealing with several key injuries, so the recalls of Trineyev and Bjorklund provide depth and roster flexibility as the team looks to maintain its position in the playoff race.

The details

Trineyev, 23, has 21 points in 32 games with Hershey this season and made his NHL debut with the Capitals in December. Bjorklund, also 23, has a 4-5-2 record with a 3.43 goals-against average in 11 AHL games this year, and has also played in the ECHL. Both players were 2020 draft picks of the Capitals.

  • Trineyev made his NHL debut on Dec. 13, 2026 at Winnipeg.
  • The Capitals placed McMichael, Roy and Lindgren on Injured Reserve today.

The players

Bogdan Trineyev

A 23-year-old forward who has 21 points in 32 games with the Hershey Bears this season and made his NHL debut with the Capitals in December.

Garin Bjorklund

A 23-year-old goaltender who has a 4-5-2 record with a 3.43 goals-against average in 11 AHL games this season, and has also played in the ECHL.

Connor McMichael

A Capitals forward who has been placed on Injured Reserve.

Matt Roy

A Capitals defenseman who has been placed on Injured Reserve.

Charlie Lindgren

A Capitals goaltender who has been placed on Injured Reserve.

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The takeaway

The Capitals are dealing with key injuries, so the recalls of Trineyev and Bjorklund provide important depth and roster flexibility as the team looks to maintain its playoff position.