Wed 12/21/11 2:07 PM

Jeff Schultz returned to Washington's lineup on Tuesday night after being scratched for the previous four games. Rugged defenseman John Erskine watched the match from the press box as a result. Schultz has five assists and a plus-1 rating in 26 games this season, but played just 6:01 of ice time in the Capitals' 4-1 victory over Nashville.