Overview

• Iorio was waived for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Hershey and is subject to a 24-hour claim window, per Elliotte Friedman.
• Head coach Spencer Carbery said he anticipates McIlrath being 100% to practice and play this week, positioning him to reclaim an active roster spot.
• Iorio made the Opening Night roster for the first time but was a healthy scratch in the Capitals’ first four games.
• The 2021 second-round pick has nine NHL appearances and two Calder Cups with Hershey and is waiver-eligible for the first time this season.
• If unclaimed, Iorio is expected to report to Hershey, while McIlrath returns as veteran depth on Washington’s blue line.