Schmidt was recalled from AHL Hershey on an emergency basis Monday. The Capitals didn't provide an explanation for Schmidt's promotion, but it could be related to a possible injury for Tim Gleason, who was nursing an undisclosed ailment heading into Game 3 against the Rangers and may not be fully recovered. Schmidt was previously recalled for precautionary purposes in that instance, and it's possible the Capitals are just bringing the 23-year-old aboard as a safeguard once again in advance of Wednesday's Game 7.