Capitals' Nicolas Aube-Kubel: Manages helper in loss

Aube-Kubel registered an assist in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

The Capitals aren't asking much of Aube-Kubel in his fourth-line role, but he's been an efficient producer. He has chipped in three goals, five assists and a plus-6 rating through 25 games. Aube-Kubel, who notched four goals and 12 points in 47 outings with the Capitals last season, can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer.