The 6'3", 188-pound defenseman has scored one goal in nine games with the Capitals this season.
van Riemsdyk, 29, recorded eight points (1g, 7a) in 49 games with the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2019-20 season. In 373 regular season games between Washington, Chicago and Carolina, van Riemsdyk has recorded 70 points (16g, 54a).
The Middletown, New Jersey, native has appeared in 26 career playoff games with the Chicago Blackhawks and the Hurricanes and won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Blackhawks in 2015.
van Riemsdyk played in three seasons at the University of New Hampshire from 2011-14, earning NCAA (Hockey East) All-Rookie Team honors in 2012. Additionally, during the 2012-13 season, van Riemsdyk was named to the NCAA (East) First All-American Team.
van Riemsdayk was signed as an undrafted free agent by Chicago on March 24, 2014.