Capitals' Chandler Stephenson: Bumped down to minors

Stephenson was returned to AHL Hershey on Tuesday.

Analysis:

Stephenson is on the third and final year of his entry-level contract, with the Capitals giving him a cup of coffee on the NHL stage. He's been involved in nine games this season, recording five hits and four blocked shots, though he's certainly looked the part of a rookie, having gone pointless with a minus-3 rating in that span. Still, he figures to be a legitimate call-up option down the line in the event of injuries up front.