The Washington Capitals positioned right-wing Matthew Phillips on waivers on Thursday. If he clears by 2 PM ET on Friday, the 25-year-old will doubtless be reassigned to the AHL’s Hershey Bears.
Positioned on NHL waivers right this moment: Matthew Phillips (WSH).
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 15, 2024
After signing a one-year contract within the District on July 1 as an unrestricted free agent, Phillips has earned a objective and 5 factors in 27 video games. He scored his first profession NHL objective in Washington’s 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames, the place he performed the primary three video games of his NHL profession final season.
Phillips has performed only one recreation since January 4, skating 8:54 in Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on February 8.
The transfer was made more likely to make room to activate left-wing Sonny Milano, who has not performed since December 10 because of an upper-body damage, from injured reserve. Head coach Spencer Carbery stated this week that the 27-year-old is anticipated to return on Saturday towards the Montreal Canadiens (7 PM ET, Monumental Sports activities Community in-market, ESPN+ out-of-market).
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