Matt Roy
Photo: Jenn G from Seattle, WA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Position
- Defense
- Number
- #3
- Age
- 31
- Country
- USA
Matt Roy’s 2026-27 season
Matt Roy has yet to register a point in 3 games for the Washington Capitals this NHL season (2026-27). A defenseman’s work shows less on the scoresheet: his ice time below says more about his role.
As a team, the Washington Capitals are 5-4-0 after 9 games, 11th in the Eastern Conference with 10 points.
Line and role
In the Washington Capitals’ most recent charted game (October 20), Roy played on the first defense pair with Jakob Chychrun. The pair shared 14:22 at five on five, and he logged 17:30 of ice time in all.
On special teams he was part of the first penalty-kill unit in that game.
Lines are read from the NHL’s shift charts: the forwards and defensemen who shared the most five-on-five ice time form a unit.
Matt Roy game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 | vs Los Angeles Kings | L 2–5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 17 | vs New Jersey Devils | W 4–2 | – | – | – |
| Oct 14 | vs Montreal Canadiens | W 5–4 | – | – | – |
| Oct 13 | @ Carolina Hurricanes | L 2–4 | – | – | – |
| Oct 11 | vs Seattle Kraken | L 3–5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 9 | vs New York Rangers | W 3–1 | – | – | – |
| Oct 7 | vs Pittsburgh Penguins | W 5–3 | – | – | – |
| Oct 3 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning | L 1–3 | – | – | – |
| Oct 2 | @ Carolina Hurricanes | W 5–2 | – | – | – |
Next game
The Washington Capitals host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, October 24. Our model gives the Washington Capitals a 57% chance to win, overtime and shootout included, with a projected 3–2 score.
It is the first meeting of the season between the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres.
Profile
Matt Roy is a 31-year-old defenseman from the United States who wears number 3 for the Washington Capitals in the NHL.
Matt Roy: questions and answers
- How many points does Matt Roy have this season?
- None yet: Matt Roy has 3 games for the Washington Capitals in 2026-27 without a goal or an assist.
- Who are Matt Roy’s linemates?
- In the Washington Capitals’ latest charted game (October 20) he played on the first defense pair with Jakob Chychrun.
- When does Matt Roy play next?
- The Washington Capitals host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, October 24; our model gives the Washington Capitals a 57% chance to win.
- What position does Matt Roy play?
- Matt Roy is a defenseman, number 3, for the Washington Capitals, aged 31, from the United States.