"Washington signed AHL tough-guy Joel Rechlicz to a one-year NHL contract and recalled him, along with forward Cody Eakin, this morning. Both players will participate in the Capitals' 2 p.m. practice at KCI.

While Eakin has split time this season between Washington and the AHL's Hershey Bears, this marks Rechlicz's first call up to the Capitals. "