The Capitals re-signed Brenden Dillon to a $15.6 million, four-year contract Tuesday, an announcement that came minutes after the team said Michal Kempny would miss six to eight months following surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. The Capitals have been linked to goaltender Henrik Lundqvist since he was bought out by the Rangers last week, and they could sign him when free agency opens Friday.

"We're looking for a backup veteran goaltender," general manager Brian MacLellan said. "He's a really solid candidate for us."