The Washington Capitals re-signed forward Justin Sourdif to an eight-year, $50.8 million contract, completing the deal Tuesday on the final day teams could sign players to eight-year contracts. Sourdif, 24, produced 35 points, including 15 goals and 20 assists, in 78 games during his 2025-26 rookie campaign. He ranked third among NHL rookies in plus-minus rating at plus-17, tied for eighth in points and tied for 11th in goals. General manager Chris Patrick described Sourdif as a versatile young forward who had developed steadily and earned important opportunities last season. The Florida Panthers selected the British Columbia native in the third round of the 2020 draft before trading him to Washington in June 2025 for a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-rounder.