Overview
- The Capitals announced on Tuesday that veteran netminder Cal Petersen has signed a professional tryout agreement to attend Washington’s 2026 training camp and preseason.
- Petersen, 31, spent 2025-26 with the AHL’s Iowa Wild, appearing in 33 games with a 13-16-2 record, a .896 save percentage and a 2.73 goals-against average.
- He brings 106 career NHL appearances to camp, largely with the Los Angeles Kings, and his NHL resume lists 46 wins and a .903 save percentage across seven seasons.
- Washington’s goalie room is already led by starter Logan Thompson and backup Charlie Lindgren under long-term deals, with Clay Stevenson projected as the Hershey Bears’ AHL starter, so Petersen’s role would be experienced depth if he earns a contract.
- Petersen will be evaluated during preseason games beginning September 20 and must outplay internal candidates like Mitchell Gibson to convert the PTO into an NHL or AHL contract for 2026-27.