NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 25: Hunter Shepard #31 of the Washington Capitals tends net against the New Jersey Devils during the first period while playing in his first career NHL game at Prudential Center on October 25, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Posted: Nov 14, 2023 / 05:13 PM EST

Updated: Nov 14, 2023 / 05:15 PM EST

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) – Hunter Shepard will be back in net for the Hershey Bears after making his NHL debut and getting his first NHL win with the Washington Capitals.

Shepard, who is 4-1 for Hershey this year, was called up to the Capitals and made his first carer start on Oct. 25 against New Jersey.

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The 28-year-old Shepard improved to 2-0 after a 4-1 victory against the New York Islanders on Nov. 11 with 36 saves. He leaves the Capitals with a 2.50 GAA and a .915 save percentage in 120 minutes.

Last season with the Bears Shepard appeared in 33 games and started 20 Calder Cup Playoff games en route to a Calder Cup Playoffs MVP and championship.

The Bears return to play on Nov. 15 at Mohegan Sun Arena against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and return home on Nov. 17 to face the Bridgeport Islanders.