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Caps call up veteran Nylander

Sports Network | November 4, 2009

Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - The Washington Capitals recalled veteran center Michael Nylander from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL on Wednesday.

Nylander was sent to Grand Rapids for a two-week conditioning stint, logging a goal and five assists in five games with the Griffins.

Nylander has played 920 career NHL games for the Caps, Rangers, Bruins, Blackhawks, Lightning, Flames and Whalers, and notched 209 goals and 470 assists over the course of 15 seasons.

The 37-year-old forward has yet to play in a game this season.

Southeast Standings

GP W L OTL PT
Washington 22 13 5 4 30
Tampa Bay 19 8 4 7 23
Atlanta 18 10 6 2 22
Florida 20 9 9 2 20
Carolina 21 4 12 5 13

(updated 11.21.2009 at 12:53 AM EST)

Washington Capitals Injuries

Out (IR / Out / Suspended / Physically unvailable)

Player Injury Type Injury Date
Boyd Gordon back 11/15/2009
Milan Jurcina other-excused 11/12/2009
Alexander Semin wrist 11/15/2009
Mike Knuble fingers 11/14/2009