ARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals made an unexpected roster move on Thursday ahead of their elimination Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes, recalling Clay Stevenson from the AHL’s Hershey Bears.

Stevenson is up for Charlie Lindgren, who is dealing with personal matters. Logan Thompson is good to go for Game 5.

Washington is down 3-1 in its series against Carolina and needs a victory to force a Game 6 in Raleigh.

Stevenson has appeared in one NHL game, stopping 33 of 38 shots in his debut. The 26-year-old had a .888 save percentage this season with the Bears.