
Dylan McIlrath
33-Year-Old
Day-To-Day
Injury Lower Body
Est. Return 10/8/2025
2024 Stats
G
0
A
2
PP Pts
0
+/-
-3
PIM
28
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
McIlrath hardly saw any NHL time despite being with the Capitals for nearly all of the 2024-25 campaign. He earned two points with a minus-3 rating, 28 PIM and 38 hits over 17 appearances before sitting out all of Washington's playoff run. McIlrath still managed to turn that performance into a two-year extension in March. He can be a leader with a minor-league club or an easy plug-and-play option as a seventh defenseman in the NHL. He won't play much, but he can be a streaming option for hits and PIM if playing time opens up. Read Past Outlooks

Exits Saturday's game
McIlrath won't return to Saturday's preseason game against Columbus after sustaining a lower-body injury.
ANALYSIS
McIlrath had two assists, 28 PIM and 38 hits in 17 regular-season appearances with Washington in 2024-25. He's been in the mix for a spot on Washington's Opening Night roster. However, there's a chance McIlrath will make the team but be scratched in the opener versus Boston on Wednesday, even if he's healthy enough to play.
McIlrath had two assists, 28 PIM and 38 hits in 17 regular-season appearances with Washington in 2024-25. He's been in the mix for a spot on Washington's Opening Night roster. However, there's a chance McIlrath will make the team but be scratched in the opener versus Boston on Wednesday, even if he's healthy enough to play.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 11:39
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:03
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:10
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
11:41
0:00
0:21
2023–24
10:18
0:00
0:00
2024–25
11:39
0:03
0:10
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The Red Wings acquired the burly 6-foot-5, 236-pound McIlrath in at trade with Florida back in March of 2017. He hasn't dressed for a single game at the highest level since the swap, which renders the first-round pick (2010) useless in fantasy games.
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Secures two-year extension
McIlrath agreed to terms on a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension with Washington on Thursday.
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Stuck as healthy scratch
McIlrath was scratched for the 32nd game in a row in Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Kings.
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Remains in press box
McIlrath was scratched for 15th consecutive game Saturday versus the Canucks.
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Makes rare appearance Monday
McIlrath suited up as a seventh defenseman in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Bruins.
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No path to playing time
McIlrath hasn't played since Nov. 3, sitting out 11 consecutive games after being scratched for Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Lightning.
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