The Washington Capitals have placed forward Matthew Phillips on waivers Thursday.
Placed on NHL waivers today: Matthew Phillips (WSH).
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 15, 2024
Phillips, 25, has one goal and four assists in 27 games with the Capitals this season.
A sixth-round pick (166th overall) by the Calgary Flames at the 2016 NHL Draft, Phillips signed as a free agent with Washington on July 2, inking a one-year, $775,000 contract.
In other waivers news, the Vegas Golden Knights have placed forward Marcus Kallionkieli on unconditional waivers and will have his contract terminated.
The 22-year-old has played on loan in Europe this season with Poland's STS Sanok and Finland's Kiekko-Espoo.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Rem Pitlick also cleared waivers after being waived by the team on Wednesday.
