Capitals sign McMichael to 2-year extension

The Washington Capitals announced Monday that they signed forward Connor McMichael to a new two-year contract with a $2.1-million cap hit.

McMichael was a restricted free agent.

The 23-year-old recorded a career-high 18 goals and 33 points in 80 games last season. He tallied one goal in four playoff contests.

Only Dylan Strome averaged more than McMichael's 15:59 of ice time among Capitals centers last year.

The Capitals drafted McMichael 25th overall in 2019.

Washington has just over $4 million in cap space with forward Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve, according to CapFriendly.