HUNTER SHEPARD NEWS

Returns to AHL Shepard was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Saturday.

Impact Darcy Kuemper was dealing with an illness, which is why Shepard was with the Capitals, but Kuemper is healthy enough to serve as the backup goalie Saturday. Shepard has a 3.19 GAA and an .894 save percentage in four appearances with Washington this season.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned Friday Shepard is back up from AHL Hershey on Friday.

Impact Shepard was briefly loaned to Hershey earlier in the day for roster flexibility purposes. If Darcy Kuemper (illness) ends up being available for Saturday's game against Chicago, then Shepard might once again head to the minors.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors Shepard was sent down to the AHL on Friday.

Impact Shepard will be back up with the big club soon, but in order to be eligible for the AHL playoffs he needed to be sent down. The 28-year-old has played four games for the Capitals this year. He's recorded a .894 save percentage and a 2-1-1 record.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Shepard was summoned from AHL Hershey on Thursday.

Impact Shepard has a 3.19 GAA and an .894 save percentage in four contests with Washington this season. He also has posted a 2.00 GAA and a .919 save percentage in 26 outings with Hershey. Shepard's up with the big club because Darcy Kuemper might miss Thursday's game against Pittsburgh due to an illness.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Shepard was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Tuesday.

Impact Shepard saw action in four games while on the NHL roster, posting a 2-1-1 record, 3.18 GAA and .894 save percentage. With Charlie Lindgren (upper body) coming off injured reserve in a corresponding move, the figures to spend the rest of the 2023-24 campaign in the minors, barring another goalie injury in Washington.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fades late against Devils Shepard made 22 saves in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to New Jersey.

Impact The Capitals came back once to tie the game at 3-3 late in the second period, but Shepard had plenty of traffic in front of him during the final 20-plus minutes and wound up allowing three more goals on just nine shots down the stretch. Since being recalled from AHL Hershey last week, the 28-year-old netminder has gone 0-1-1 in two starts while giving up eight goals on 64 shots, but both outings came on the second half of back-to-back sets. Darcy Kuemper figures to see the bulk of the work while Charlie Lindgren (upper body) is on IR.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Wednesday Shepard is set to start at home against New Jersey on Wednesday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Shepard stopped 34 of 36 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to Nashville in his last start Saturday. He's 2-0-1 with a 2.27 GAA and a .926 save percentage in three outings in 2023-24. The Devils are a difficult assignment, ranking seventh offensively this year with 3.46 goals per game.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses in shootout Shepard allowed two goals on 36 shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators.

Impact Shepard made plenty of strong saves in regulation and overtime, but Gustav Nyquist and Ryan O'Reilly put pucks past him in the shootout. The 28-year-old Shepard has not been defeated in regulation this season, going 2-0-1 with seven goals allowed on 95 shots across his three appearances. He'll likely serve as Darcy Kuemper's backup for as long as Charlie Lindgren (upper body) is out.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Saturday Shepard will start in Saturday's home game versus Nashville, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Shepard was recalled from AHL Hershey on Saturday because Charlie Lindgren is dealing with an upper-body injury. Darcy Kuemper, who stopped 24 of 29 shots in a 5-1 loss to the Islanders on Friday, will serve as the backup goaltender versus the Predators. Shepard is 2-0-0 with a 2.50 GAA and a .915 save percentage in two contests with Washington this season. The Predators have lost their last three games while scoring just eight goals, so this is a favorable matchup for the 28-year-old goaltender.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Shepard was summoned from AHL Hershey on Saturday.

Impact Shepard has a 2.28 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 16 contests with Hershey this year. He also has appeared in two games with Washington, providing a 2-0-0 record, 2.50 GAA and .915 save percentage. Charlie Lindgren left Friday's 5-1 loss to the Islanders because of an upper-body injury, which is presumably why Shepard was recalled. Darcy Kuemper entered that contest, stopping 24 of 29 shots in 53:14 of ice time, so there's a chance Washington might start Shepard for Saturday's home game against Nashville rather than make Kuemper play for the second straight night.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Shepard was returned to AHL Hershey on Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Shepard will be replaced in the lineup by Charlie Lindgren (illness), who will return from a one-game absence. Darcy Kuemper will be between the pipes against the Coyotes on Monday.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up from AHL Shepard was called up from AHL Hershey on Saturday.

Impact Shepard has a 2.66 GAA and an .898 save percentage in 10 outings with Hershey this year. He also has a 2-0-0 record, 2.50 GAA and .915 save percentage in two contests with Washington. Darcy Kuemper is expected to start in Saturday's road game against Vegas, but Charlie Lindgren missed the morning skate for maintenance reasons, so it's possible Shepard will dress as the backup goaltender in his place.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Shepard was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Tuesday, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Impact Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) will be Charlie Lindgren's backup in Tuesday's contest versus Vegas, so Shepard will return to the minors. The 28-year-old Shepard has won both of his NHL starts this season, stopping 54 of 59 shots.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Shepard was summoned from AHL Hershey on Monday.

Impact According to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, Shepard participated in Monday's practice along with fellow netminders Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) and Charlie Lindgren. If Kuemper isn't ready to return Tuesday versus Vegas, Shepard could be in the lineup again.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to AHL Shepard was sent down to AHL Hershey on Sunday.

Impact Shepard was excellent Sunday against the Islanders, stopping 36 of 37 shots in a win. However, the 28-year-old netminder will return to the AHL, indicating Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) should be ready to go before Washington's next game vs. Vegas. Shepard won both of his two starts with the Capitals this season, allowing five goals on 59 shots.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Huge saves in win Shepard made 36 saves in a 4-1 win over the Islanders on Saturday.

Impact It was his first start of the season since Oct. 25, and he played lights-out hockey. Shepard made some incredible saves, and his mates laid it on the line for him, too -- they blocked 32 shots compared to just 11 for the Isles. The goal that got past him came in the last minute of the first frame when Shepard got out of position and Alexander Romanov buried the puck into an empty net. Shepard remains third on the Caps' depth chart and will stay with the club until Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) returns.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Islanders Shepard will defend the road goal Saturday against the Islanders, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Shepard will make his second NHL start, and his first since stopping 18 shots in a 6-4 win over New Jersey on Oct. 25. He backed up Charlie Lindgren in Friday's 4-2 victory over the Devils due to the absence of Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed).

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Shepard was called up from AHL Hershey on Friday, according to Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Impact Shepard made his NHL debut Oct. 25, stopping 18 of 22 shots in a 6-4 win over New Jersey. He was sent back to the minors three days later and has gone 4-1-0 with a 2.35 GAA and .910 save percentage at the AHL level.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to AHL Shepard was sent down to AHL Hershey on Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Shepard's reassignment is the result of Charlie Lindgren (back) being ready to return Sunday as Darcy Kuemper's backup. The 27-year-old Shepard made one start for Washington this year, allowing four goals on 22 shots in a 6-4 win over the Devils.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Shepard's unlikely path leads to a memorable NHL debut Hunter Shepard made his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night in New Jersey.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Wins NHL debut Shepard stopped 18 of 22 shots in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils.

Impact It wasn't pretty -- the Devils rattled off four goals in a span of 5:30 during the second period -- but Shepard won his NHL debut. The 27-year-old is likely to be the Capitals' backup while Charlie Lindgren (upper body) is out of action. Shepard probably won't see much action, as the Capitals don't have a back-to-back over the next week, allowing Darcy Kuemper to handle a majority of the work.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Shepard will defend the road net Wednesday against New Jersey, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Impact Shepard will make his NHL debut in the second half of Washington's back-to-back after Darcy Kuemper plays in Tuesday's matchup with Toronto. The 27-year-old Shepard has a 30-11-5 record with a 2.11 GAA and a .920 save percentage in 47 AHL appearances over the past four seasons, including two contests during the 2023-24 campaign.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to DC Shepard was called up from AHL Hershey on Tuesday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact With Charlie Lindgren (upper body) still ailing and the Capitals facing a back-to-back slate beginning Tuesday against the Maple Leafs, Shepard appears poised to get some regular season NHL action following the recall. The 27-year-old -- who sports a 2.88 GAA and an .885 save percentage behind a 2-0-0 record in the minors this season -- was an invaluable component of Herhsey's Calder Cup run last year and could very well make his NHL debut during the recall.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers The Capitals have put Shepard on waivers Friday.

Impact Shepard has yet to play in the NHL and will return to AHL Hershey, if he passes through waivers. Shepard was was 20-8-5 with a 2.18 GAA and .916 save percentage with the Bears in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Staying with Washington Shepard signed a two-year, two-way contract worth $1.55 million with the Capitals on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Shepard has yet to make his NHL debut after spending the last three years in the Capitals' organization, primarily with AHL Hershey. He played in 33 games with Hershey in 2022-23, logging a 2.18 GAA and a .916 save percentage. Washington has Darcy Kuemper and Charlie Lindgren on the NHL roster, so Shepard is likely to again see the bulk of his playing time in the minors.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE