LARS ELLER NEWS

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

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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

Capitals send picks to Penguins to get back center Lars Eller: 'enhances our depth' Washington sent a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick to Pittsburgh on Tuesday for Eller, who spent seven seasons with the Cap...

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM

Won't play Wednesday Eller won't be an option against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Eller is likely still finalizing things after being traded from Pittsburgh to Washington on Tuesday, so it shouldn't come as a surprise he won't be immediately pressed into service. Considering the 35-year-old center spent seven years with the Caps, Eller should be fairly comfortable readjusting to his surroundings. He figures to move into a third-line center role and should be a heavy factor on the penalty kill.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins trade centre Lars Eller to Capitals for two draft picks The Washington Capitals have reunited with veteran centre Lars Eller.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Capitals acquire F Lars Eller from Penguins The Washington Capitals acquired center Lars Eller from the rival Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in...

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Capitals reacquire Lars Eller from Penguins to bolster third line Eller, a member of the Capitals’ Stanley Cup winners in 2018, returns after being traded to Colorado in March 2023.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Capitals send picks to Penguins for center Lars Eller, who won a Stanley Cup with Washington in 2018

The Washington Capitals have reunited with veteran center Lars Eller

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealt to Washington Eller was traded from the Penguins to the Capitals on Tuesday in exchange for 2027 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick.

Impact This deal makes more sense for the Capitals than it does for the Penguins, as Eller will end the revolving the door of Michael Sgarbossa and Hendrix Lapierre at third-line center in Washington. The 35-year-old Eller had seven points, 27 shots on net, 17 hits and a minus-4 rating over 17 appearances this season, and while the scoring pace is unlikely to change, his non-scoring production could improve in a better team situation. This will be Eller's second stint with the Capitals after spending parts of seven seasons with the team from 2016-2023.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins visit the Islanders after Crosby's 2-goal game

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the New York Islanders after Sidney Crosby scored two goals in the Penguins' 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snaps point drought Eller contributed an assist, one shot, one block and three hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over Montreal.

Impact Eller won a puck battle against two Canadiens along the boards and cleared threw the puck into the neutral zone to Blake Lizotte, who scored into an empty net to seal Pittsburgh's second straight win. The helper snapped a five-game point drought for Eller, who has four goals and three assists in 13 outings.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper in win Eller logged an assist and three hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Eller snapped a five-game point drought when he set up Blake Lizotte's empty-net tally. The 35-year-old Eller had a four-game point streak prior to his slump, so it appears his offense could be a bit streaky. Since Evgeni Malkin was put on Sidney Crosby's line, Eller has received a boost in ice time as the second-line center. He's up to seven points, 26 shots on net, 16 hits, eight PIM and a minus-1 rating over 13 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins play the Flames after Eller's 2-goal performance

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Calgary Flames after Lars Eller scored two goals in the Penguins' 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two markers in loss Eller fired six shots on goal and found the back of the net twice in Sunday's 6-3 defeat against Winnipeg.

Impact Eller buried a rebound in the second period before scoring a beauty in the third period -- he won a puck battle along the boards and popped out to snipe one over Eric Comrie's shoulder. After a slow start and no points in his first three outings, Eller is riding a four-game point streak, consisting of four goals and two assists. The left-shot center will look to keep it rolling in a road matchup against Calgary on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE