The Capitals have returned Cody Eakin to AHL Hershey. The team announced the move prior to Thursday morning's skate. Eakin skated in 30 games for Washington during the regular season, while generating four goals and four assists. Hershey opens their first-round playoff series against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, so Eakin will probably dress in that contest.

Cody Eakin will dress on Thursday night after being recalled on Wednesday. "He's a good skater, we add more speed to our lineup," coach Dale Hunter said. "He's been playing well down there; he's been scoring some goals so get him up in the lineup." Hunter had been using 11 forwards and seven defenseman for the past two games, but that experiment will end versus the Boston Bruins on Thursday.

Washington has brought up Cody Eakin from the AHL. It's unclear if he's up for insurance purposes for Capitals' trip to Boston or if he will draw into the lineup as an injury replacement. Eakin has eight points with Washington in 29 games this season.

Cody Eakin has been sent down by the Washington Capitals. Eakin didn't end up playing in Friday's game. He has four goals and eight points in 29 contests with Washington.

Cody Eakin has been summoned by the Washington Capitals. This is Eakin's fifth call up of the season. He has four goals and eight points in 29 games with the Washington Capitals.

Cody Eakin has been summoned by the Washington Capitals. Eakin has four goals and eight points in 27 games this season. He was sent to the minors so he could get in some extra playing time during the NHL All-Star break.

Cody Eakin was called up from the minors on Saturday January 28.

Washington has returned Cody Eakin to AHL Hershey. He may be brought be back up when the NHL resumes play after the All-Star break. Eakin scored his fourth goal and his first since Dec. 5 in Tuesday night's win over Boston to give him eight points in 27 games.

Washington has summoned Cody Eakin from the minors. He has registered three goals and three assists in 20 games with the Capitals this campaign. Eakin will serve as the team's 13th forward for now, but he'll probably draw into the lineup at some point during his latest stint in the NHL.

Cody Eakin has been sent to AHL Hershey. Eakin had no points in 9:43 minutes of playing time during his brief NHL stint. He's been great at the AHL level, but he isn't expected to have any fantasy value in standard leagues this season.