 He was called up to the Washington Capitals roster on November 26, 2008, making his NHL debut that night against the Atlanta Thrashers.He recorded his first NHL point (an assist) on December 4, 2008, against the New York Islanders.He recorded his first goal the next game on December 6, 2008, on "Hockey Night in Canada" against Vesa Toskala of the Toronto Maple Leafs.