Matt Irwin Washington Capitals logo

Age 34 Nov 29, 1987
Victoria CAN
Defense shoots left
6'1" 185 cm
207 lbs 94 kg
ELC Signing Age 22
Waivers Signing Age 23
UFA Year 2015
Agent Ian Pulver
  • Cap Hit: $750,000
  • 0.9% of team cap space
  • Accumulated Cap Hit: $360,000
  • Year 1 of 1 year contract
  • Expiry Status UFA | 2022 | 34 yrs old
  • Career Earnings: $8,955,000

Transaction History
Jan 10, 2022 Washington Capitals | Matt Irwin | Irwin added four hits in a 7-3 loss to the Bruins on Monday.
Dec 31, 2021 Washington Capitals | Matt Irwin | Irwin recorded an assist in Friday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.
Dec 17, 2021 Washington Capitals | Matt Irwin | Irwin registered an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Jets.
Jul 28, 2021 Washington Capitals | Matt Irwin | Irwin signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Capitals on Wednesday.
Apr 30, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Matt Irwin | Irwin has been a healthy scratch during Buffalo's past seven contests.
Mar 26, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Matt Irwin | Irwin was a healthy scratch for Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Penguins.
Jan 27, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Matt Irwin | Irwin tallied an assist in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.
Oct 9, 2020 Buffalo Sabres | signed D Matt Irwin to a one-year, $700,000 contract.
Feb 24, 2020 Trade TRADE ANALYSIS
The Anaheim Ducks acquired Matt Irwin and 2022 sixth round pick from the Nashville Predators for Korbinian Holzer
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Jan 9, 2018 Nashville Predators | signed D Matt Irwin to a two-year, $1.35 million contract extension.
Jan 6, 2017 Nashville Predators | signed D Matt Irwin to a one-year, $650,000 contract extension.
Oct 24, 2016 Recalled Nashville Predators | recalled D Matt Irwin from Milwaukee (AHL).
Oct 2, 2016 Assigned Nashville Predators | assigned D Matt Irwin to Milwaukee (AHL).
Jul 1, 2016 Nashville Predators | signed D Matt Irwin to a one-year, two-way contract.
Oct 12, 2015 Assigned Boston Bruins | assigned D Matt Irwin to Providence (AHL).
Jul 10, 2015 Boston Bruins | signed D Matt Irwin to a one-year, $800,000 contract.
Feb 26, 2013 Recalled San Jose Sharks | recalled D Matt Irwin from Worcester (AHL).
Feb 9, 2013 Assigned San Jose Sharks | assigned D Matt Irwin to Worcester (AHL).
Sep 17, 2012 Assigned San Jose Sharks | assigned D Matt Irwin to Worcester (AHL).
Jul 2, 2012 San Jose Sharks | (Matt Irwin) has been signed to a one-year contract.
Dec 17, 2011 Assigned San Jose Sharks | (Matt Irwin) Reassigned to Worcester (AHL).
Sep 24, 2011 Assigned San Jose Sharks | (Matt Irwin) assigned to Worcester.
Feb 19, 2011 Assigned San Jose Sharks | (Matt Irwin) assigned to Worcester (AHL).
Feb 18, 2011 Recalled San Jose Sharks | (Matt Irwin) recalled from Worcester (AHL).
2021-2022 Regular Season Stats

Matt Irwin		 GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals logo 8 0 2 2 -1 0 97 46.20 68.30 18.60 60.80 9.30 1.23
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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
2004-2005 Nanaimo Clippers BCHL 3 0 0 0 2
2004-2005 Saanich Predators VIJHL 46 7 10 17 74
2005-2006 Nanaimo Clippers BCHL 56 3 6 9 41 Playoffs 5 0 1 1 0
2006-2007 Nanaimo Clippers BCHL 60 22 27 49 67 Playoffs 24 10 4 14 0
2006-2007 Nanaimo Clippers Doyle Cup 2 0 0 0 6 Playoffs 24 10 4 14 0
2007-2008 Nanaimo Clippers BCHL 59 16 37 53 40 Playoffs 14 6 7 13 0
2008-2009 UMass NCAA 31 7 11 18 8
2009-2010 UMass NCAA 36 7 17 24 16
2009-2010 Worcester Sharks AHL 3 0 0 0 2 Playoffs 1 0 0 0 0
2010-2011 Worcester Sharks AHL 72 10 21 31 43
2011-2012 Worcester Sharks AHL 71 11 31 42 48
2012-2013 Worcester Sharks AHL 35 1 14 15 26
2012-2013 San Jose Sharks NHL 38 6 6 12 10 617 54.76 56.25 3.63 54.76 4.44 0.19 0.68 Playoffs 11 0 1 1 0
2013-2014 San Jose Sharks NHL 62 2 17 19 35 972 52.17 55.19 -4.32 51.66 -4.32 0.06 0.74 Playoffs 2 1 0 1 0
2014-2015 San Jose Sharks NHL 53 8 11 19 18 803 50.00 49.12 -0.39 51.78 0.21 0.52 1.12
2015-2016 Boston Bruins NHL 2 0 0 0 0 25 16.67 30.27 -10.53 39.61 -0.69 0.00 0.00
2015-2016 Providence Bruins AHL 64 5 25 30 27 Playoffs 2 0 0 0 0
2016-2017 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 4 0 1 1 4
2016-2017 Nashville Predators NHL 74 3 11 14 26 1,087 57.53 51.72 -1.14 51.21 -1.14 0.17 0.61 Playoffs 22 0 2 2 0
2017-2018 Nashville Predators NHL 50 2 6 8 8 631 51.06 49.55 0.94 52.06 -0.18 0.19 0.76 Playoffs 12 0 0 0 0
2018-2019 Nashville Predators NHL 44 1 6 7 38 486 57.14 49.96 1.83 52.55 1.67 0.12 0.86
2019-2020 Nashville Predators NHL 27 0 2 2 11 310 38.10 47.60 -6.40 52.30 -0.20 0.19
2019-2020 Anaheim Ducks NHL 9 0 1 1 4 144 35.70 46.00 1.60 46.30 -2.20 0.42
2020-2021 Buffalo Sabres NHL 24 0 2 2 19 339 33.30 41.20 -4.70 41.90 -4.80 0.35
2021-2022 Washington Capitals NHL 8 0 2 2 0 97 46.20 68.30 18.60 60.80 9.30 1.23
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Active Contract

Signing Team Washington Capitals logo
Signing Date July 28, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Ian Pulver
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Standard Contract | 1 Years $750,000 0.92% of cap space
2021-2022
Cap Hit $750,000
UFA
AAV $750,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $750,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $750,000
Minors Salary $350,000
Clauses
UFA Year
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Contract History

Signing Team Buffalo Sabres logo
Signing Date October 9, 2020
Signing Status UFA
Agent Ian Pulver
Standard Contract | 1 Years $700,000 0.86% of cap space
2020-2021
Cap Hit $700,000
UFA
AAV $700,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $700,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $700,000
Minors Salary $700,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Nashville Predators logo
Signing Date January 9, 2018
Signing Status UFA
Agent Ian Pulver
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,350,000 0.85% of cap space
2018-2019 2019-2020
Cap Hit $675,000 $675,000
UFA
AAV $675,000 $675,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $650,000 $700,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $650,000 $700,000
Minors Salary $650,000 $700,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Nashville Predators logo
Signing Date January 6, 2017
Signing Status UFA
Agent Ian Pulver
Standard Contract | 1 Years $650,000 0.87% of cap space
2017-2018
Cap Hit $650,000
UFA
AAV $650,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $650,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $650,000
Minors Salary $650,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Nashville Predators logo
Signing Date July 1, 2016
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $575,000 0.79% of cap space
2016-2017
Cap Hit $575,000
UFA
AAV $575,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $575,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $575,000
Minors Salary $150,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Boston Bruins logo
Signing Date July 10, 2015
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $800,000 1.12% of cap space
2015-2016
Cap Hit $800,000
UFA
AAV $800,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $800,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $800,000
Minors Salary $800,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team San Jose Sharks logo
Signing Date April 3, 2013
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,000,000 1.56% of cap space
2013-2014 2014-2015
Cap Hit $1,000,000 $1,000,000
UFA
AAV $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $900,000 $1,100,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $900,000 $1,100,000
Minors Salary $900,000 $1,100,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team San Jose Sharks logo
Signing Date June 28, 2012
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $650,000 1.08% of cap space
2012-2013
Cap Hit $650,000
UFA
AAV $650,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $650,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $650,000
Minors Salary $105,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team San Jose Sharks logo
Signing Date March 23, 2010
Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $1,800,000 1.25% of cap space
2010-2011 2011-2012
Cap Hit $740,000 $740,000
RFA
AAV $900,000 $900,000
Performance Bonuses $160,000 $160,000
Base Salary $650,000 $650,000
Signing Bonuses $90,000 $90,000
Total Salary $740,000 $740,000
Minors Salary $67,500 $67,500
Clauses
UFA Year