Pilut has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but will return tonight in Washington. The AHL standout has two assists and three shots on goal in six games since being recalled.
Pilut is a 22-year-old Swedish defenseman who has picked up 22 points (3G / 19A) in 16 games with Rochester (AHL) before being recalled to the NHL. Pilut is replacing Jake McCabe tonight and could make for an intriguing punt play in daily fantasy.
Pilut is a 22-year-old undrafted free agent, who came over from Sweden this offseason. Pilut has dominated the AHL so far, tying for first among defensemen and third in the AHL with 22 points (3G / 19A) in just 16 games. Pilut is not expected to make his NHL debut on Tuesday.
