Aucoin Recalled, Mink Sent Down

Keith Aucoin, the AHL's leading scorer, has been recalled, while Graham Mink has been sent down to Hershey...again.

Aucoin has 36 points (9-27-36) in 24 games for the Bears, who have won 9 in-a-row, with their last loss coming on November 9th.

Mink has 4 shots on goal in his two games played for the Capitals this season. Washington is 1-1 in games that Mink plays.

Capitals Recall Helmer, Assign Mink to Hershey

In lieu of Tom Poti's groin injury, the Capitals have recalled 'D' man Bryan Helmer from Hershey. It will be the first action Helmer has seen in the NHL since the lockout.

Graham Mink has been reassigned to Hershey after just one game. Boyd Gordon will take his spot on the fourth line. Gordon is still recovering from back spasms but will give it a go tonight.

The Capitals will still be without Alex Semin (back), Mike Green (shoulder), and Sergei Fedorov (ankle).

Capitals Recall Alzner, Bourque, Lepisto, and Mink

With injuries depleting their lineup, Washington was forced to call up 'D' men Karl Alzner and Sami Lepisto, along with forwards Chris Bourque and Graham Mink.

All will be in the lineup tonight, and all have seen NHL action except Alzner. Bourque and Mink have five career NHL games while Sami Lepisto has played seven games.

Jeff Shultz, Mike Green, Sergei Fedorov, Alex Semin, and Chris Clark will all sit out tonight's game against Atlanta.