Declan Chisholm News

Chisholm alternated in and out of the lineup for Washington in the 2025-26 season, spending significant time as a healthy scratch, but provided reliable depth when called upon. The 26-year-old defenseman averaged 13:44 time-on-ice, tallying 22 blocks, 11 hits, and seven points (1G / 6A) in 26 games last season.

With Timothy Liljegren drawing into Washington's lineup for his team debut on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Chisholm will be sent to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Chisholm is averaging 13:44 time-on-ice and has seven points (1G / 6A) in 26 games this season.

Dylan McIlrath will draw into Washington's lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth, resulting in Chisholm being a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Chisholm had an assist in Washington's previous game, giving him six points (1G / 5A) through 24 games this season.

With Matt Roy (lower body) and Martin Fehervary (personal) returning to the lineup on Monday, Declan Chisholm and Dylan McIlrath will be healthy scratches. The 26-year-old Chisholm is averaging 13:55 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 21 games this season.

Chisholm has not played the past three games for the Capitals, but is healthy enough to return to the lineup on Tuesday. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 14:26 time-on-ice and has three assists in 18 games this season.

Chisholm has not played the past three games for the Capitals and his status on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken is up in the air. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 14:26 time-on-ice and has three assists in 18 games this season.

Trevor van Riemsdyk will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche, allowing Chisholm to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Chisholm is averaging 14:35 time-on-ice and has three assists in 17 games this season.

Dylan McIlrath will be a healthy scratch for Washington on Wednesday, allowing Chisholm to re-enter the lineup against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 25-year-old Chisholm has not played since December 23rd. He has three assists in 15 games this season.

Chisholm will slot in for Rasmus Sandin, who was a surprise scratch with an upper-body injury. Chisholm will skate with Trevor van Riemsdyk on Washington's third pair.

Chisholm will slot in for Trevor van Riemsdyk, who was a surprise scratch on Thursday. Chisholm will start the game with Rasmus Sandin on Washington's third pair.

Chisholm will slot in for John Carlson, who was a late scratch due to an upper-body injury. Chisholm will skate with Trevor van Riemsdyk on Washington's third pair.

Dylan McIlrath will draw back into Washington's lineup on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets, sending Chisholm to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Chisholm is averaging 14:37 time-on-ice and has one assist in 10 games this season.

Trevor van Riesmdyk will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, allowing Chisholm to return to the lineup for the first time since November 15th. The 25-year-old Chisholm is averaging 14:24 time-on-ice and has one assist in nine games this season.

Trevor van Riemsdyk will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes, allowing Chisholm to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Chisholm is averaging 14:10 time-on-ice and has one assist in six games this season.

Trevor van Riemsdyk will return to the press box to serve as a healthy scratch on Friday against the Minnesota Wild, allowing Chisholm to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Chisholm played 14:29 time-on-ice in his only outing this season and recorded one assist.