The Avalanche waived Phillips on Wednesday with the intention of reassigning him to AHL Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Avalanche in early August, and it appears as though he'll begin the 2024-25 regular season in the AHL. He made 31 regular-season appearances between Pittsburgh and Washington last year, recording a goal and five points.

Phillips penned a one-year, two-way contract with the Avalanche on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old had a goal and five points in 31 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. split between Washington and Pittsburgh. Phillips spent nine games at the AHL level as well last season, scoring three times while adding three assists. Phillips will compete for a bottom-six spot with the Avalanche at training camp.

Phillips was loaned to AHL Hershey on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips' last game with the Caps came March 22, when he played just 4:15 of ice time. He'll now head back to the AHL, where he has a goal and three points in five games. Phillips has one goal and five points in 31 NHL contests this season.

Phillips was recalled from AHL Hershey on Friday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips has a goal and four assists in 28 appearances with the Capitals this season, as well as playing three games for the Penguins with nary a point. Phillips is likely to be an extra forward Friday in Carolina, barring a couple of injuries up front.

Phillips was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips has a goal and five points in 28 contests with the Capitals this season. The 25-year-old being shipped to the minors corresponds with Tom Wilson completing his six-game suspension. The 30-year-old Wilson should be back in the lineup Thursday versus Pittsburgh.

Phillips was on the ice with the Capitals for practice Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With T.J. Oshie taking a maintenance day, the decision to bring up Phillips from AHL Hershey was likely just a precautionary move ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Buffalo. The 25-year-old Phillips has made 28 appearances for the Caps this season in which he has five points while averaging 10:04 of ice time per game.

Phillips was sent down to AHL Hershey on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips has been held without a point in his last 13 NHL appearances since tallying an assist against Dallas on Dec. 7. The 25-year-old has five points in 31 total NHL games this season.

Phillips was called up from AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips has five points over 31 contests between the Capitals and the Penguins at the NHL level this season. His recall suggests Sonny Milano (upper body) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs.

Phillips was loaned to AHL Hershey on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips was among the scratches for Sunday's matchup versus Winnipeg before his demotion to the minors. He has one goal, four assists, 21 shots on net and 15 blocked shots in 31 NHL appearances this season between Washington and Pittsburgh. If Sonny Milano (upper body) misses additional action after exiting Sunday's game, Phillips could be brought back up by the Capitals

Phillips was called up from AHL Hershey on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Phillips could be pressed into service against the Hurricanes on Friday depending on the health of T.J. Oshie (upper body) and Aliaksei Protas (lower body), in addition to the potential suspension of Tom Wilson. The 25-year-old Phillips has played in 30 NHL games this season, including three with the Penguins, picking up one goal, four assists and 20 shots.