Declan Chisholm, Matt Roy Cleared To Play

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery told the media today, including The Hockey News’ Sammi Silber, that defensemen Matt Roy and Declan Chisholm have been cleared to play in the team’s season opener. The Capitals’ lineup from today’s practice indicates that Roy will resume his role playing next to Rasmus Sandin on the team’s third pairing, while Chisholm will remain a reserve alongside Vincent Iorio.