The Washington, DC recalling Hardy defenseman Häman Aktell to bolster their depleted blueline, creating the possibility that the Swede will skate in his first NHL playoff game on Tuesday night.
The 25-year-old has appeared in six games with the Capitals this season, recording one assist. He has 11 points in 55 games with Hershey of the American Hockey League this season.
With Vincent Iorio down in Game 1 (upper-body injury) and Nick Jensen and Rasmus Sandin still skating in non-contact gear, Häman Aktell will provide Washington with defensive depth.
The Capitals will face the Rangers in Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series in New York. You can watch that game at 7pm ET / 4pm PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
