Jonsson-Fjallby On Board: Capitals Bring AJF Up To Taxi Squad From Hershey

The Washington Capitals are making more moves to bolster their depth and add more lineup options, and this time, it’s Axel Jonsson-Fjallby’s turn to come up to D.C. Washington recalled AJF from the Hershey Bears and assigned him to the taxi squad on Wednesday.

It’s a smart move for the Capitals, who have not been strangers to adversity, injuries or bouts with COVID-19. Adding Jonsson-Fjallby gives Washington another strong forward option that can not only add speed and help generate pressure on the forecheck but also play a utility role, kill penalties and backcheck efficiently.

Jonsson-Fjallby made his NHL debut on Nov. 8 against Buffalo and got eight games up with the Capitals, picking up an assist, nine shots, six hits and three blocks while averaging 11:54 minutes of ice time. He has been making a statement with great play at both ends down in Hershey this season and has 10 goals and 21 points in 26 games with the Bears so far.

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With the 23-year-old forward on board, Washington now has two extra forwards in him and Mike Sgarbossa. T.J. Oshie is still day-to-day with an upper-body injury, and Conor Sheary remains on COVID-19 protocol.

The Capitals currently sit third in the Metropolitan Division with a 22-9-9 record. Their next game comes Thursday against the Boston Bruins.