The Washington Capitals have brought Paul Carey up from the AHL to help them on their upcoming road trip. After facing the Arizona Coyotes tomorrow night, the Caps will go on a five-game road trip lasting more than a week. Carey will act as insurance throughout.
Carey last played for the team three weeks ago when Andre Burakovsky was still injured. The 28-year old forward has played four games at the NHL level this season, registering no points. He has however dominated the minor league level once again, with 55 points in 55 games. Had he not spent so much time up with the big club this season, he’d surely be the Hershey Bears’ leading scorer—he trails by only one point with eleven fewer games.
An AHL veteran since graduating from Boston College in 2012, Carey doesn’t project to be a big part of any NHL lineup during his career. He does however provide some some speed and skill that can be inserted in an emergency situation, and can style his play for what role he’s given.
The Capitals are still in first place after securing a victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the shootout last night. With just nine games to play, the race for the President’s Trophy and the right to face a wildcard team is still very much alive.
Carey has been on fire for Hershey. He was the AHL Player of the Week last week when he scored 6 goals in 3 games. He’s been a solid two-way player for the Bears. He’s one of their top scorers as well as one of their best penalty killers.