Key Stat: Stephenson played in 67 games this year, eventually earning a full-time spot on the roster after an up-and-down beginning to the season that saw him clear the waiver wire and spend the first few weeks in Hershey. Prior to 2017-18, Stephenson had played a total of 13 games in the NHL over two seasons.
Interesting Stat: After being held without a point through his first series of call-ups, Stephenson had points in three of his first five games this year - including a goal in his first game of 2017-18.
The Good: It didn’t get off to the smoothest of starts, but Stephenson gradually became a key member of the 2017-18 Caps and put together a very respectable first full season for himself.