Career
He is currently playing with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (National Hockey League). Stephenson was selected by the Capitals in the 3rd round (77th overall) of the 2012 National Hockey League Entry Draft. As a youth, Stephenson first played in his hometown in the Saskatchewan Midget American Automobile Association Hockey League before opting for a major junior career in the Western Hockey League with the Regina Pats.
On April 12, 2014, Stephenson was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals.
He was immediately assigned to AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears on an amateur try-out and made his professional debut at the tail end of the 2013-2014 season. In the early stages of the 2015-2016 season, Stephenson was recalled from the Bears to the Capitals on October 15, 2015.
He was drawn into the lineup that day and made his National Hockey League debut in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
