LARS ELLER NEWS

Chips in with assist Eller logged an assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Eller has three assists over 13 outings in March. The 35-year-old remains in a bottom-six role, and while he's on the third line, Nic Dowd often gets more ice time as a shutdown center. Eller has produced 22 points, 89 shots on net, 46 hits, 32 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 70 appearances between the Capitals and Penguins this season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals are 1st NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season after being last to get in last year

The Washington Capitals became the first NHL team this season to clinch a playoff spot, doing so after playing 69 games

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ends drought Saturday Eller produced two assists in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact He had a hand in an Aliaksei Protas tally in the first period and a Trevor van Riemsdyk goal in the third. Eller snapped a 12-game point drought with the performance, and on the season the veteran center has 10 goals and 21 points in 65 appearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

High shot volume in victory Eller recorded five shots on goal and blocked a shot, but he held a minus-1 rating in Monday's 5-4 shootout victory against the Senators.

Impact Since scoring goals in back-to-back games in early February, Eller has not recorded a point and has a minus-2 rating on a Capitals team that leads the Eastern Conference. It's certainly encouraging that after Monday's performance, the 35-year-old has 10 shots on goal in his last five games. However, when you factor in the fact that Eller is on pace to average his lowest ice time since his rookie season, the upside is very limited.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Eller | Postgame | Washington Capitals Lars Eller postgame vs Calgary

FEBRUARY 26 • NHL.COM

Ties game in third period Eller scored a goal and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact Eller has scored in back-to-back games for the first time this season. He netted the equalizer at 6:23 of the third period, tying the game at 3-3. Eller has four points over his last eight contests and a total of 10 goals, 19 points, 67 shots on net, 38 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 52 appearances between the Capitals and the Penguins this season.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers 4-3

Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record to help the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3

FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lights lamp Tuesday Eller tallied a goal and three shots during Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Panthers.

Impact Eller snapped a 10-game goal-scoring drought when he put the Capitals ahead early in the third period on a partial breakaway goal. The Danish forward has managed five goals and 11 points in 34 games since being acquired from Pittsburgh in November of 2024.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin scores 878th career goal into empty net with 0.1 seconds left as Capitals beat Panthers 6-3

Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record, and the Washington Capitals def...

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers visit the Capitals following Verhaeghe's hat trick

The Florida Panthers visit the Washington Capitals after Carter Verhaeghe recorded a hat trick in the Panthers' 6-3 win against the New York Islanders

FEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deals assist in win Eller recorded an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Eller set up Aliaksei Protas' breakaway tally in the third period. It's been an acceptable month for Eller, who has two goals and two assists over 13 appearances in January while filling his usual third-line role. The center is at 17 points, 63 shots on net, 37 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 48 appearances between the Capitals and the Penguins this season.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper Tuesday Eller recorded an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Eller had a shot attempt ping off the post but straight to Pierre-Luc Dubois, who made no mistake on the second attempt. The helper ended Eller's four-game slump. The 35-year-old center has struggled to put up consistent offense, but that's not unusual for a depth player who tends to focus more on defense. Overall, Eller has 16 points, 58 shots on net, 37 hits and a minus-4 rating over 45 contests between the Capitals and the Penguins this season.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Eller scored a goal on one shot and had one hit in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to Montreal.

Impact Eller knotted the game at 2-2 early in the third period, beating rookie netminder Jakub Dobes to the glove side. It was his fourth goal since joining the Capitals in mid-November and just his second tally in the last 17 outings. The 35-year-old center, who entered Friday averaging 12:49 TOI per game with the Capitals, does not get as many shifts as he did with the Penguins (16:25 per game).

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in chaotic win Eller scored a goal in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Rangers.

Impact Eller picked up his first point in four games since he returned from an illness that cost him four contests. He played at right wing rather than center amid a middle-six shuffle that also saw Connor McMichael land on the third line. Eller is up to 14 points, 52 shots on net, 30 hits, 18 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 37 appearances between the Capitals and the Penguins this season. Barring a significant number of injuries, he's unlikely to play above the third line.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4

Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated from IR Eller (illness) was removed from injured reserve Sunday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Washington assigned Hendrix Lapierre to AHL Hershey in a corresponding move. Eller will likely return to a bottom-six role against Detroit on Sunday after missing the last four games. He has six goals, 13 points, 47 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and 27 hits across 33 appearances between Washington and Pittsburgh this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time with illness Eller was placed on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Dec. 17, due to an illness, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Head coach Spencer Carbery said that Eller saw a doctor Thursday who revealed that the 35-year-old is dealing with an illness that will force him to miss some time. Eller will be sidelined for the Capitals' final three games before the league's Christmas break, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return before the end of the calendar year. Over 33 appearances between Pittsburgh and Washington this year, Eller has totaled six goals, seven assists, 27 hits and 20 PIM while averaging 14:56 of ice time.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies helper in loss Eller notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Eller ended a six-game point drought with the helper. While he hasn't been big on offense since returning to the Capitals, he remains a steady third-line center for the team. His scoring rate is virtually identical to how he started the year with the Penguins. Eller has a total of 13 points through 33 contests, and he's added 47 shots on net, 27 hits, 14 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-4 rating. The big difference has been in ice time -- Eller's at 13:21 per game with the Capitals compared to 16:25 per outing with the Penguins, but he's been able to sustain his offense thanks to a stronger supporting cast.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals are rolling along without Alex Ovechkin thanks to depth that has kept them a contender

The Washington Capitals have gone 6-2-1 since Alex Ovechkin was sidelined by a broken left fibula

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington visits Tampa Bay after Eller's 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Lars Eller scored two goals in the Capitals' 4-1 win against the Florida Panthers

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lars Eller | Postgame | Washington Capitals Lars Eller | Postgame

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • NHL.COM

Pots two goals Eller tallied two goals, two shots and a plus-2 rating during Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Eller netted the tying goal late in the first period and salted the game with an empty-netter as the Capitals took down the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers. The 35-year-old is up to three points in five games since returning the Capitals, but he may not have much to offer from a fantasy perspective as long as he's outside of precious top-six minutes.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eller scores twice, Capitals beat Panthers 4-1 as Florida loses 6th out of 7

Lars Eller had two goals, Jakob Chychrun had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the reeling Florida Panthers 4-1 on Monday night

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First point since trade Eller logged an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 6-2 win over Utah.

Impact The helper on a Brandon Duhaime tally in the third period was Eller's first point in three games since the Capitals reacquired him in a trade with the Penguins. Eller is at eight points, 31 shots on net, 19 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 20 appearances this season. The 35-year-old should be a fixture on the Capitals' third line, though he's yet to see any power-play time since the trade, which could limit his offense.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday Eller is practicing with the Capitals on Thursday and is expected to play Friday in Colorado, as reports.

Impact Eller was dealt to the Capitals on Tuesday and sat out Wednesday's tilt against Toronto. Eller is practicing on the third line alongside Andrew Mangiapane and Jakub Vrana. Eller had four goals and seven points in 17 games before the trade.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE