NHL News: Capitals Bring Back Anthony Beauvillier On Multi-Year Deal

The Washington Capitals are bringing back Anthony Beauvillier, as they have signed the forward to a two-year, $5.5 million contract. Starting next season, he will carry a $2.75 million cap hit.

BEAUVI’S BACK‼️

The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Anthony Beauvillier to a two-year, $5.5 million contract extension. Beauvillier's contract will carry an average annual value of $2.75 million.#ALLCAPS | @Shift4
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) July 3, 2025

Beauvillier, 28, hit the market as an unrestricted free agent (UFA) on July 1 after not re-signing with the Capitals by then. However, after spending a few days on the market, Beauvillier and the Capitals have now reunited with this nice two-year deal.

Beauvillier was acquired by the Capitals from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the 2025 NHL trade deadline passed. In 18 regular-season games with the Capitals following the move, he posted two goals, five points, 31 hits, and a plus-3 rating. He then followed that up with two goals, six points, and a plus-1 rating in 10 playoff games for the Capitals this spring.

With the Capitals missing out on top free agent target Nikolaj Ehlers, it is understandable that they circled back on Beauvillier. With this move, Beauvillier should be a nice part of the Capitals' middle six as they look to build off of their successful 2024-25 season.

In 631 career NHL games split between the New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Penguins, and Capitals, Beauvillier has posted 131 goals, 140 assists, and 271 points.

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