Walman appeared in a single game a season ago, spending most of the season in the AHL, where he had eight goals and 19 assists (27 points) in 57 games with San Antonio. He'll dress as a seventh defenseman, replacing Kyle Clifford.
Walker appeared in five games during his call-up but was a healthy scratch on Tuesday and returns to the AHL with Oskar Sundqvist returning to the lineup on Thursday. Walker has 22 points (12G / 10A) in 20 AHL games this season.
Walker played very well in his first three games during his call-up but hasn't been as good in his last two games. On Tuesday he will be replaced by Jordan Kyrou, who was called-up from San Antonio (AHL) on Monday.
Walker had one assist in three games with Washington this season but has been sent to Hershey to clear a roster spot for Travis Boyd (foot), who makes his season debut on Monday. Walker had 22 points (9G / 13A) in 40 AHL games last season.
Walker, 23, a Sydney, Australia native will make his NHL debut vs. the Canadiens on Saturday. The 5-foot-8, 186 lbs. winger showed some good offensive talent in the AHL in 2015-16, collecting 41 points (17G / 24A) in 73 games but had a more difficult time last season, posting just 11 goals and 12 assists (23 points) in 58 games.
