Overview
- The Capitals announced Tuesday that veteran goaltender Cal Petersen has joined their 2026 training camp on a professional tryout agreement, which does not guarantee a roster spot.
- Petersen will use the preseason to try to earn a contract for 2026–27 and will compete with internal prospects for an organizational role.
- Last season Petersen played 33 AHL games with the Iowa Wild, posting a 13-16-2 record, a 2.73 goals-against average and a .896 save percentage.
- He brings roughly 106 NHL appearances and a career .903 save percentage, giving Washington an experienced option behind Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren.
- Petersen was a fifth-round pick in 2013 who built his pro resume with the Kings, Flyers and extended AHL work, and his right-catching style matches Washington’s current goalie tandem.