Sushko was elevated from AHL Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Even with his promotion, Sushko may be hard-pressed to crack the lineup, especially if Gerald Mayhew (eye) is cleared to play against Washington on Thursday. In the minors, the 23-year-old winger hasn't exactly been tearing things up considering he has just 11 points in 38 contests with the Phantoms.