GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins on Thursday announced that center Michael Nylander has been reassigned by the Washington Capitals to Jokerit Helsinki of the Finnish Elite League.

In 24 games over two stints with the Griffins this season, the 37-year-old Nylander contributed 18 points (2-16—18), 14 penalty minutes and a minus-eight rating.

The native of Stockholm, Sweden, has played in 920 NHL games for Washington, the New York Rangers, Boston, Chicago, Tampa Bay, Calgary and Hartford during his 19-year career, totaling 679 points (209-470—679) and 468 penalty minutes. Nylander has not played in the NHL this season after totaling 33 points (9-24—33) and 32 PIM in 72 games with the Capitals last year.

The Griffins will return to action on Friday when they host the Chicago Wolves in a 7 p.m. start at Van Andel Arena.