The Caps recently announced the acquisition of center Lars Eller from the Pittsburgh Penguins, marking, his return to the team after his pivotal role in the 2018 Stanley Cup win. In the trade, the Capitals sent a third-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-round pick in 2025 to Pittsburgh. Although Eller brings valuable experience and depth to the center position, he will not play in the upcoming game against the Maple Leafs; instead, Hendrix Lapierre will step in after Mike Sgarbossa's reassignment to Hershey. General Manager Chris Patrick expressed confidence in Eller's versatility and ability to strengthen the team's competitiveness. With a history of 208 points during his seven seasons with the Capitals, including the memorable Cup-clinching goal, Eller adds significant skills to the lineup, despite not being on the ice for tonight’s game.