Pilon was sent down to AHL Hershey on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Pilon had been called up while Washington was missing centers Lars Eller (COVID-19 protocols) and Nic Dowd during their west coast road trip, but now that the latter has returned to the lineup, Pilon was returned to AHL Hershey to make room for Brett Leason's recall. The 23-year-old posted a goal and two hits in two games during his stint with Washington.

Pilon scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Pilon tipped a Martin Fehervary shot at 5:36 of the third period to record his first NHL goal. The 23-year-old Pilon racked up a team-leading 11 points in 13 contests with AHL Hershey prior to his call-up. He'll likely remain in the lineup as long as Lars Eller is in COVID-19 protocols.

Pilon was recalled from AHL Hershey on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Pilon will provide the cap-strapped Capitals with insurance up front, as the team had previously been operating without a reserve forward. Whether he actually cracks the lineup at any point remains to be seen.

Pilon was placed on waivers by Washington on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Pilon notched four goals and 16 points in 14 games with AHL Hershey during the 2020-21 season -- while also spending a considerable amount of time on Washington's taxi squad. Should the 23-year-old pass through waivers unclaimed, Pilon is expected to garner a heavy workload once again for Washington's minor league affiliate while awaiting his next chance to return to the big leagues.

Pilon agreed to terms on a two-year, $1.5 million contract with Washington on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Perhaps the most significant part of Pilon's new deal is the fact that it starts as a two-way contract but then becomes a one-way in the second year, which will make him a significantly stronger candidate for the 23-man roster heading into the 2022-23 campaign. The 23-year-old center made his NHL debut this year but ultimately spent most of the campaign playing for AHL Hershey, for which he garnered 16 points in 14 contests.

Pilon was recalled from the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Pilon has spent most of the last two months on the taxi squad. He'll serve in a similar capacity as one of the Capitals' Black Aces during the postseason.

Pilon was assigned to Washington's taxi squad Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pilon logged 10:40 of ice time during Washington's 2-1 overtime win over the Flyers -- his first game in the NHL ranks. The 23-year-old may be called upon if Washington remains shorthanded once the playoffs begin, but the 87th overall pick from the 2016 NHL Entry Draft will likely have to wait a while longer for a meaningful role in the big leagues.

Pilon was moved to the active roster from Washington's taxi squad Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Pilon will trade places with Daniel Carr, who was placed on the taxi squad in a corresponding move. The 23-year-old forward is expected to make his NHL debut Saturday against the Flyers.

Pilon was brought up from AHL Hershey to the taxi squad Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pilon currently paces all Hershey skaters with four goals and 16 points in 12 games, so his presence will be needed back in the minors and his stay on the taxi squad is likely to be temporary. The 87th overall pick from the 2016 NHL Entry Draft is still waiting for his first taste of NHL action.

Pilon was released from the Capitals' training camp roster and assigned to AHL Hershey on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Pilon was contending for a spot on the taxi squad, but he will instead report to AHL Hershey for the upcoming season. The 22-year-old center posted 18 goals and 36 points in 61 games with AHL Hershey during the 2019-20 campaign.