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Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is out 4-6 weeks after having an appendectomy

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 23). Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is out 4-6 weeks after having an appendectomy. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/capitals-defenseman-vincent-desharnais-is-out-4-6-weeks-after-having-an-appendectomy/article_44f82944-83be-5063-9f0f-8ea9cb123f7a.html

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Vincent Desharnais, a defenseman for the Washington Capitals, will miss 4-6 weeks after having his appendix removed on Thursday. The 30-year-old signed a four-year, $16.8 million contract with the team this past season and has already played nine games, contributing three assists. His injury led to goaltender Mitch Gibson being recalled from Hershey of the AHL, as Logan Thompson is also out with an unspecified lower-body injury.

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Vincent Desharnais, a 30-year-old defenseman for the Washington Capitals, will miss 4-6 weeks after having an appendectomy on Thursday, according to the team announcement on Friday. Desharnais signed a four-year, $16.8 million contract with the Capitals during his free agency period and has already played nine games this season, contributing three assists and averaging over 19 minutes of ice time. His absence comes as Mitch Gibson is recalled from Hershey to replace him on injured reserve, while starting goaltender Logan Thompson remains out due to a lower-body injury. Charlie Lindgren will likely take the starting position against Buffalo in an upcoming home game.

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing a successful appendectomy. asserted

Desharnais → expect → appendectomy

The team said Friday he had his appendix removed on Thursday. asserted

appendix → say → Thursday

He went on injured reserve when goaltender Mitch Gibson was recalled from Hershey of the American Hockey League. asserted

Gibson → go → League

Desharnais, 30, is nine games into his first season with the Capitals after signing a four-year, $16.8 million contract with them as a free agent. asserted

Desharnais → sign → agent

He has three assists and is averaging more than 19 minutes of ice time. asserted

He → have → time

The Laval, Quebec, native previously played for Edmonton, Vancouver, Pittsburgh and San Jose and helped the Oilers reach the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. asserted

Oilers → play → Final

Gibson’s recall comes as starter Logan Thompson has missed multiple days of practice with what the Capitals are calling a lower-body injury. asserted

Capitals → come → what

Charlie Lindgren figures to start in goal Saturday night at home against Buffalo. asserted

Lindgren → figure → Buffalo

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