Today the Washington Capitals announced their full roster and on the roster is 5'7" Matthew Phillips. He has made history as the lightest NHL skater in history.
It should be noted that Phillips is not the shortest skater in NHL history, that was Nathan Gerbe
With Phillips being so slight, it leads to the question of why he is making the Capitals roster. For Phillips, he has a boatload of skill and has been torching the AHL for the past few years. Last year alone he had 76 points in 66 games.
He was also Washington's best player in preseason and developed phenomenal chemistry with Alex Ovechkin.
Now, Phillips will look to stay in Washington's lineup all year and if he does, he could be one of the best storylines in the NHL this year.
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