The Washington Capitals announced Thursday they have extended head coach Spencer Carbery on a multi-year deal, securing the Jack Adams Award winner who had one year remaining on his original four-year contract.

Carbery has posted a 134-83-29 record (.604 points percentage) across three seasons in Washington, guiding the team to two playoff appearances. He won the NHL's coaching award after the Capitals finished first in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25.

Washington missed the playoffs last season, finishing ninth in the Eastern Conference, but Carbery's position was never in jeopardy.

"Oh no, he's 100 percent our coach now and in the future," Capitals general manager Chris Patrick told The Athletic in April.

"I just think he's the total package. He's come in and showed as a first-time coach in the NHL that he can get the respect of veteran guys and get them to play the system he wants them to play and he's shown he can develop young players, too.

"As long as we can have him, we will."

Patrick elaborated further in Thursday's announcement.

"Since joining our organization, Spencer has played an important role in the development of many of our young players while also earning the respect and trust of our veteran leaders," said Patrick. "We have been extremely impressed with his commitment, professionalism, and passion for coaching, and we are excited to see him continue building on that success."