Capitals Recall Defenseman Justin Holl from Hershey

The Washington Capitals, the National Hockey League parent club of the Hershey Bears, announced that defenseman Justin Holl has been recalled from Hershey. The announcement was made by Washington senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick.

Holl, 34, has played in three games with the Capitals this season, scoring two goals. Holl became the first defenseman in franchise history to score in each of his first two games with the team. Holl also scored in his first two games with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2017-18, becoming the first defenseman in NHL history to score a goal in each of his first two regular-season games with multiple franchises.

He has collected three assists in nine games with the Bears this season.

Holl has recorded 99 points (16g, 83a) in 408 career games with Washington, St. Louis, Detroit, and Toronto.

Originally drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the second round (54th overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft, Holl has appeared in 244 career AHL games with Rockford, Toronto, Grand Rapids, and Hershey, collecting 85 points (22g, 63a).

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