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NHL·TRADE·November 1, 2026 11:02 AM ET

Capitals acquire goalie Remi Poirier from Devils

New Jersey receives a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.

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NEWS | The Washington Capitals have acquired goaltender Rémi Poirier from the New Jersey Devils for Washington’s seventh Via @Capitals on X

What happened: Washington finalized the agreement Sunday to add Poirier to the organization. The transaction provides New Jersey with draft capital while giving Washington another option in net.

Why it matters: The acquisition addresses organizational depth at the goaltender position for the Capitals as the regular season unfolds. For the Devils, moving Poirier clears a spot in the system while stockpiling a future draft asset.

What to watch: The Capitals host the Minnesota Wild on Sunday afternoon, with puck drop scheduled for 3:30 PM ET.

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