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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