Senators' Hunter Shepard: Called up from AHL

Shepard was summoned from AHL Belleville on Saturday.

Shepard will back up Leevi Merilainen on Saturday versus Florida. Shepard was credited with the loss in his only NHL appearance this season, allowing two goals on 12 shots Monday in relief of Merilainen. The Senators sent Mads Sogaard to AHL Belleville in a corresponding move.