The Washington Capitals will see Cal Petersen between the pipes for the AHL's Hershey Bears this season, as the veteran netminder signed a one-year contract with the team following his professional tryout with D.C.

After a dismal spell with the Flyers, this former big-money goalie is getting another chance at the NHL.

The Washington Capitals on Tuesday added goaltender Cal Petersen to their training camp roster, signing the 31-year-old to a professional tryout agreement . Petersen will participate in Washington’s training camp and preseason while attempting to earn a contract for the 2026-27 season. Petersen, who was originally selected by the Buffalo Sabres in […] The post Capitals news: Washington signs former Wild goalie to professional tryout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Washington Capitals are adding some more goaltending depth to the mix ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

The veteran netminder heads to D.C. to battle for a roster spot after serving as Minnesota’s primary insurance policy between the pipes throughout last season.

Illness sidelines Wallstedt. Cal Petersen rushed to St. Paul on emergency recall, ready to backstop the Wild tonight if needed.