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Capitals’ Rasmus Sandin Undergoes ACL Surgery, Faces 6–9 Month Recovery

His absence forces Washington to address right‑side defense this offseason.

Apr 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) warms up before the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
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Rasmus Sandin, Washington Capitals (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Capitals, which announced Wednesday that Sandin had surgery on his right knee, set an expected recovery window of six to nine months.
  • Sandin tore the ACL in his right knee on April 11 against Pittsburgh after his skate stuck in the ice during a hit from Justin Brazeau.
  • Even on the early end of the timeline, he will not be ready for training camp or Opening Night of the 2026–27 season.
  • He logged 29 points in 73 games and moved to the top pair on the right side after John Carlson was traded to Anaheim.
  • General manager Chris Patrick said the injury will shape summer roster moves, with Matt Roy and Dylan McIlrath as the in‑house right‑side options while Sandin remains under a $4.6 million‑per‑year deal through 2028–29.