Capitals sign goaltender Cal Petersen to professional tryout agreement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:10 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

The Washington Capitals have signed veteran goaltender Cal Petersen to a professional tryout agreement ahead of their 2026 Training Camp. This decision follows the recent contract extension given to goalie Logan Thompson. Petersen joins the squad as the organization adds depth at the goaltender position. He has previously played for the Los Angeles Kings and the Minnesota Wild. His career performance includes a 46-44-10 record in the NHL with a 2.96 goals-against average.
- •Capitals sign Cal Petersen to a professional tryout agreement
- •Training Camp begins next month
- •Petersen has NHL experience with Kings and Wild
- •Logan Thompson recently received a contract extension
- •Petersen's NHL record includes 46 wins and four shutouts.
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Capitals Add Depth By Signing Six-Year Veteran Goaltender
"The Washington Capitals are set between the pipes with the tandem of Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren, the former of whom recently agreed to a six-year contract extension.However, there is nothing wrong with adding some valuable depth to the position, which general manager Chris Patrick has done.The Washington Capitals Have Signed Six-Year Veteran Cal Petersen […] The post Capitals Add Depth By Signing Six-Year Veteran Goaltender appeared first on HEAVY.
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