Hunter Shepard has been placed on waivers by the Washington Capitals and, if he clears, will be assigned to the AHL's Hershey Bears. The 28-year-old goaltender has had a standout season, posting a 27-4-3 record with a .929 save percentage and a 1.76 goals-against average in 34 AHL games. He also made four appearances in the NHL, recording a 2-1-1 record. Shepard has been instrumental in Hershey's success, helping the team secure back-to-back Calder Cup titles with a combined 28-12 record and a .912 save percentage in those tournaments.