On Thursday, the Washington Capitals had a plan: they placed forward Matthew Phillips on waivers, aiming to assign him to the Hershey Bears in the AHL.
But sometimes, plans don't unfold as expected. On Friday, just before the 2 PM ET deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins swooped in and claimed Phillips off the waiver wire.
With Phillips, they hope to bolster their offensive depth. Despite his limited production this season, Phillips brings potential and a fresh start with the Penguins.
