"Capitals Adjust Roster: Recall Shepard, Reassign Miroshnichenko, and Promote Lapierre"
The Washington Capitals have recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from the AHL's Hershey Bears following an injury to Charlie Lindgren and have sent down rookie forward Ivan Miroshnichenko. Shepard, who has a strong record with Hershey, may start against the Nashville Predators to help the Capitals avoid a three-game losing streak. Miroshnichenko returns to the AHL after being healthy scratched and showing potential in his initial NHL games. The Capitals are aiming to maintain their record of not losing three straight regulation games this season.