Cody Eakin

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The Washington Capitals acquired Mike Ribeiro from the Dallas Stars on Friday night for prospect Cody Eakin and their 2012 second-round pick in the NHL draft. (Associated Press)

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Capitals center Cody Eakin (upper left) watches as his shot beats Boston goalie Tuukka Rask in Washington's 5-3 win at Verizon Center on Tuesday night. (Associated Press)

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Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk battles with Washington Capitals center Cody Eakin for the puck during the first period in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds)

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Washington Capitals' Cody Eakin (50) and Columbus Blue Jackets' Rick Nash (61) chase a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Winnipeg Jets' Zach Bogisian will not be suspended or fined for the elbow he landed to the head of Washington Capitals rookie Cody Eakin on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)