Justin Schultz 
Age 31 Jul 6, 1990
Kelowna CAN
Defense shoots right
6'2" 188 cm
193 lbs 88 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 22
UFA Year 2018
Agent Ray (Raynold) Petkau 
Transaction History
| May 13, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz produced an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 6. | |
| May 11, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers in Game 5. | |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 2-0 win over the Coyotes. | |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (upper body) is expected to participate in Thursday's contest against Carolina, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (undisclosed) will not play Monday against Toronto, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. | |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (undisclosed) was deemed a game-time call for Monday's tilt versus Toronto, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. | |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday versus the Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Per Samantha Pell of The Washington Post, Schultz (upper body) took normal line rushes during morning skate, putting him on track to return to action Thursday versus the Rangers. | |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (upper body) is considered day-to-day but won't be ready to play against Philadelphia on Thursday, Adam Kimelman of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Predators. | |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz dished out two assists to go with five shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over Montreal. | |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz logged an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-0 win over the Stars. | |
| Jan 8, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz finished with three shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Wild on Saturday. | |
| Jan 2, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz cleared COVID-19 protocols and is expected to suit up Sunday against New Jersey. | |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | The Capitals have placed Schultz in the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols. | |
| Dec 19, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Kings. | |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz recorded an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-2 win over the Jets. | |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Activated | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (upper body) is expected to suit up versus the Blackhawks on Thursday and be activated off injured reserve, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. |
| Nov 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | The Capitals placed Schultz (upper body) on injured reserve Sunday, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Nov 26, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (upper body) will not suit up Friday against visiting Florida, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. | |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Canadiens. | |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz tallied a power-play goal and produced a game-high six shots Wednesday in a 5-1 win over the Rangers. | |
| May 8, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday against the Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| May 8, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (lower body) took part in Saturday's optional skate and is questionable to play against the Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| May 7, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (lower body) will not play in Friday's clash with the Flyers, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. | |
| May 5, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (lower body) isn't on the ice for warmups and won't play in Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | According to coach Peter Laviolette, Schultz (lower body) is "clear and available" ahead of Thursday's matchup with Pittsburgh, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. | |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (lower body) was a full participant at Tuesday's morning skate, but he won't be in the lineup for the evening's matchup with the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (lower body) did not travel with the team and is expected to miss the next two games, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz is considered day-to-day with his lower-body injury, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Apr 18, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (lower body) won't return to Sunday's game against the Bruins. | |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz scored a goal and two assists while adding three shots on net, two hits, one blocked shot and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 win over the Sabres. | |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz dished out two assists in Thursday's 4-3 win over New Jersey. | |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz collected two assists and led all players with a plus-4 rating in Monday's 6-0 win over Buffalo. | |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz tallied an assist while logging 19:24 of ice time during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Devils. | |
| Feb 13, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (face) is expected to play in Sunday's game versus the Penguins. | |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (face) returned to the ice Monday and is day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Flyers, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports. | |
| Feb 7, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (face) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (face) isn't expected to be in the lineup for Thursday's game against New York, (NHL).com's Mike Vogel reports. | |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (face) remains day-to-day and will not be in the lineup Monday against the Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Jan 30, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (face) won't be available for Saturday's game against the Bruins, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. | |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Head coach Peter Laviolette indicated Schultz (face) is considered day-to-day after getting hit in the face with a puck during Thursday's action, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (face) recorded two assists -- including one on the power play -- along with a plus-2 rating while logging 14:31 of ice time during Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Islanders. | |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz (face) was hit by a puck and could not finish Thursday's game versus the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz scored the game-winning goal at even strength and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Islanders. | |
| Jan 24, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Sabres. | |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Justin Schultz | Schultz worked with the second power-play unit during Thursday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. | |
| Oct 9, 2020 | Washington Capitals | signed D Justin Schultz to a two-year, $8 million contract. | |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Activated | Pittsburgh Penguins | activated D Justin Schultz from injured reserve. |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Activated | Pittsburgh Penguins | activated D Justin Schultz from injured reserve. |
| Nov 7, 2017 | Activated | Pittsburgh Penguins | activated D Justin Schultz from injured reserve. |
| Oct 25, 2017 | Injured | Pittsburgh Penguins | placed D Justin Schultz on IR. |
| Jul 1, 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | re-signed D Justin Schultz to a three-year, $16.5 million contract. | |
| Jul 13, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | signed D Justin Schultz to a one-year, $1.4 million contract. | |
| Feb 27, 2016 | Trade | Pittsburgh Penguins | Pittsburgh Penguins acquired D Justin Schultz from the Edmonton Oilers for a 2016 third-round draft pick (Filip Berglund) |
| Oct 28, 2015 | Injured | Edmonton Oilers | placed D Justin Schultz on IR. |
| Jul 15, 2015 | Edmonton Oilers | re-signed D Justin Schultz to a one-year, $3.9 million contract. | |
| Aug 29, 2014 | Edmonton Oilers | re-signed D Justin Schultz to a one-year, $3.675 million contract. | |
| Nov 19, 2013 | Activated | Edmonton Oilers | activated D Justin Schultz from injured reserve. |
2021-2022 Regular Season Stats
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Justin Schultz |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| Washington Capitals
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74 | 4 | 19 | 23 | -15 | 16 | 1,102 | 45.70 | 51.90 | 0.10 | 51.40 | 0.70 | 0.11 | 0.93 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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| 2006-2007 | West Kelowna Warriors | BCHL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Westside Warriors U18 A1 | U18 A1 | 36 | 29 | 29 | 58 | 29 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2007-2008 | West Kelowna Warriors | BCHL | 57 | 9 | 31 | 40 | 28 | Playoffs | 11 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | |||||||||
| 2008-2009 | West Kelowna Warriors | BCHL | 49 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 29 | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Canada West U19 | WJAC-19 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Univ. of Wisconsin | NCAA | 43 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Univ. of Wisconsin | NCAA | 41 | 18 | 29 | 47 | 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Univ. of Wisconsin | NCAA | 37 | 16 | 28 | 44 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Oklahoma City Barons | AHL | 34 | 18 | 30 | 48 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 48 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 8 | 797 | 38.03 | 44.20 | -0.13 | 43.33 | -1.88 | 0.30 | 0.83 | ||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Canada | WC | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 74 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 16 | 1,288 | 43.12 | 42.25 | -4.13 | 41.63 | -2.61 | 0.42 | 0.89 | ||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 81 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 12 | 1,482 | 47.06 | 45.74 | 2.95 | 48.86 | 3.25 | 0.24 | 0.77 | ||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 45 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 713 | 38.98 | 46.55 | -1.99 | 48.04 | 0.42 | 0.17 | 0.34 | ||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 18 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 207 | 70.00 | 60.47 | 0.34 | 52.20 | -6.35 | 0.00 | 1.74 | Playoffs | 15 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2016-2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 78 | 12 | 39 | 51 | 34 | 1,305 | 59.66 | 54.48 | 3.70 | 51.98 | 1.79 | 0.32 | 1.06 | Playoffs | 21 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2017-2018 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 63 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 14 | 1,018 | 58.24 | 52.23 | -0.31 | 50.01 | -3.28 | 0.12 | 0.71 | Playoffs | 12 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2018-2019 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 29 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 491 | 54.29 | 44.78 | -12.34 | 45.27 | -8.45 | 0.12 | 1.10 | Playoffs | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2019-2020 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 46 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 737 | 46.80 | 51.40 | 0.20 | 49.80 | -1.40 | 0.24 | 0.41 | Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 46 | 3 | 24 | 27 | 10 | 759 | 60.60 | 49.80 | -1.80 | 49.30 | -1.50 | 0.16 | 1.34 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021-2022 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 74 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 1,102 | 45.70 | 51.90 | 0.10 | 51.40 | 0.70 | 0.11 | 0.93 | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 2 Years $8,000,000 4.91% of cap space
| 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $3,000,000 | $5,000,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $3,000,000 | $5,000,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $3,000,000 | $5,000,000 | |
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Contract History
Standard Contract | 3 Years $16,500,000 7.33% of cap space
Signing Team 
Signing Date July 13, 2016
Signing Status UFA no QO
Signing Date July 13, 2016
Signing Status UFA no QO
Signing Team 
Signing Date July 15, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date July 15, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Signing Team
Signing Date September 7, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date September 7, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Signing Team
Signing Date June 29, 2012
Signing Date June 29, 2012
Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $7,550,000 1.54% of cap space