Stephenson skated alongside Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie during Thursday's practice, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson will get a brief promotion for Friday's home game against the Flames while Alex Ovechkin serves his one-game suspension for missing the All-Star game. The 24-year-old winger will be back in the bottom six before long, but his prominent short-term role may appeal to those playing daily formats where his bargain price tag may be worth the risk.