Capitals sign Anthony Beauvillier to two-year, $5.5 million contract extension

The Washington Capitals announced Friday the signing of forward Anthony Beauvillier to a two-year, $5.5 million contract extension that will keep him with the club through the 2026-27 season.

The 28-year-old Beauvillier split the 2024-25 season with the Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins, scoring 15 goals and 10 assists for 25 points in 81 regular-season games.

After the Capitals were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, Beauvillier spoke glowingly on his brief stint with the club.

“Honestly, it’s been such a fun group to be a part of,” said Beauvillier. “Obviously, the success that they’ve had earlier in the year and coming in with a team that has high expectations for the postseason was so fun.

“It was such an easy group to blend into, and it was fun to go to war with these guys,” he continued. “Obviously, a lot of competitors and the high standard that’s held here, it was just such a fun group to be a part of.”

In 10 playoff games this spring, Beauvillier had two goals and four assists for six points.

“This is a place where I would love to play here for a long time,” he said. “Obviously, the group here is special and the city is awesome. We’ve gotten to discover the city a bit more over the last few months, and obviously the fans are great. This would be a place that I would like to play for a long time.”

Through nine NHL seasons, Beauvillier has scored 102 goals and 107 assists for 209 points in 457 regular-season games with the Capitals, Penguins, Nashville Predators, Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks and New York Islanders.

The Sorel-Tracy, Que., native has also played in 65 career Stanley Cup Playoff games, scoring 18 goals and 19 assists for 37 points. He was part of the Islanders’ two deep playoff runs in 2020 and 2021.