One of the more prominent members of the 2025-26 San Jose Sharks blue line, Vincent Desharnais departed the organization over the summer and signed with the Metropolitan Division's Washington Capitals. Now, he's set to miss a significant amount of time but he should be back for Washington's trip to the SAP Center.

The Washington Capitals will be without Vincent Desharnais for four to six weeks following surgery, adding to a growing list of players dealing with injuries and recovery.

(AP) — Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing a successful appendectomy.The team said Friday he had his appendix removed on Thursday.

The Washington Capitals continue to gear up for the 2026-27 campaign, as two newcomers have joined the mix for ongoing informal skates.

For Vincent Desharnais, signing a four-year deal with the Washington Capitals in free agency a "no-brainer," especially because of the role the team has in mind for him.

ARLINGTON, V.A. — New Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais can't remember the last time he wasn't an outlier.

The newest Capitals defenseman is looking forward to stability and proving his worth in D.C.

The 6-foot-7 defenseman adds size and depth to the Capitals blue line.

When you put on a San Jose Sharks jersey, “you’re part of the family.” That’s what Vincent Desharnais said in his exit interview last week. Desharnais credited his teammates for the way they all became tight this year, but also the Sharks staff, many of whom have have been in the organization for decades. “When […] The post Desharnais Pays Tribute to Sharks Staff, Talks Mentoring Dickinson & Misa appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.