6:05 PM - Ethan Bear (Wsh) entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

11:42 AM - Ethan Bear (Wsh) scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over the Ducks.

4:58 PM - Ethan Bear (Wsh) (shoulder) is set to make his season debut Saturday versus Nashville, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

11:43 AM - Ethan Bear (Wsh) (shoulder) won't make his Capitals debut Friday against the the Islanders, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports.

3:37 PM - Ethan Bear (Wsh) (shoulder) agreed to terms on a two-year, $4.125 million contract with Washington on Thursday.