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Washington visits Philadelphia for division matchup Washington travels to Philadelphia for a East Division matchup

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals play the Bruins on 4-game win streak Washington will attempt to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Capitals take on Boston

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Caps edge Bruins 2-1 in SO in Chara's return to Boston Jakub Vrana had the only score in the shootout and the Washington Capitals beat the Bruins 2-1 in Zdeno Chara’s return to Boston

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extends point streak Eller posted an assist while logging 18:12 of ice time during Sunday's 3-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Eller has posted two goals and four points during a three-game point streak. The Danish center should continue to fill in on the top line while Evgeny Kuznetstov (upper body) remains sidelined, and with 11 points in 17 games, merits rostering in all formats as long as he's locked into a top-six position.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Washington Capitals take 3-0 lead, beat NJ Devils 5-2 Garnet Hathaway and Daniel Sprong scored in the opening 5:06 and the streaking Washington Capitals built a big lead and held off the slumping New Jersey Devils 5-2

FEBRUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wilson scores winner on power play, Capitals beat Penguins Tom Wilson scored the go-ahead goal to lift the Washington Capitals to a 5-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins

FEBRUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes alive in third period Eller scored an empty-net goal on his lone shot and added an assist in a 5-2 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday. He also contributed two PIM and two hits.

Impact Eller assisted on a spectacular T.J. Oshie goal early in the third period to give Washington a 2-0 cushion, then he sealed the win with his empty-netter in the final minute of regulation. It was a nice all-around night for the 31-year-old, who also went 12-for-19 (63.2 percent) in the faceoff circle. Eller now has three goals and six assists in 15 games, which would put him on pace for his customary 12-15 goals and 35-plus points if the NHL were playing a full schedule in 2020-21.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to top line Eller skated with Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson on Washington's top line during Tuesday's morning skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Eller's displacement of Nicklas Backstrom on the top line is a bit puzzling given that the latter is currently Washington's leading scorer, but it appears head coach Peter Laviolette is tinkering with his forward lines as Washington prepares for another showdown with arch-rival Pittsburgh. The assignment is likely to be short-lived, but skating with the likes of Ovechkin and Wilson even for one game is likely to give the Danish center a significant boost in short-term fantasy value -- especially for those assembling lineups in daily formats.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sheary, Vrana score as Capitals beat Penguins 3-1 Conor Sheary and Jakub Vrana scored in the second period, and the Washington Capitals stopped a four-game slide by topping the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1

FEBRUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up insurance goal Eller scored a goal and had a game-high seven shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Pittsburgh. He also won nine of 14 (64.3 percent) faceoffs.

Impact Eller had a terrific night and was finally rewarded for it early in the third period when he buried a centering feed from Richard Panik to extend Washington's lead to 3-0. It was Eller's first goal since Jan. 19 and snapped his personal five-game drought. He has five points in 10 contests and is just two shy of 300 for his NHL career.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Bags apple in return Eller recorded a power-play assist and three hits while logging 14:34 of ice time during Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Eller had missed the previous four games with an upper-body injury. The Danish center will benefit from a larger role while Evgeny Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) works his way back into the lineup, but should ultimately slide back into a third-line role once Washington gets closer to full health.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Eller (upper body) will return to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Flyers.

Impact Eller has missed the past four games due to the upper-body injury, but after resuming contact in Saturday's practice, he'll return to the lineup officially. The 31-year-old has gotten off to a slow start this season, recording just two points and eight shots across seven games. Eller is expected to handle a middle-six role at center during Sunday's contest.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes full practice Eller (upper body) resumed taking contact in Saturday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Ditching the non-contact jersey is the first positive sign for Eller's recovery in almost a week, as he has been skating on his own after formal practice sessions most days since exiting late in Jan. 26's win over the Islanders. It's not clear if the Danish center will be back in game shape in time for Sunday's matinee against the Flyers, but it appears he will be returning to the lineup in the near future.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals to host van Riemsdyk and the Flyers James van Riemsdyk and the Philadelphia Flyers square off against the Washington Capitals

FEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still sidelined Eller (upper body) isn't expected to be available for Thursday's game against the Rangers, NHL.com's Mike Vogel reports.

Impact Eller has been skating in a non-contact jersey recently, but he'll need to be cleared to participate in a full practice before rejoining the lineup. T.J. Oshie will continue to fill in on Washington's second line until Eller or Evgeny Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) is ready to return.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Washington takes on New York for division showdown Washington travels to New York for a East Division matchup

FEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bruins erase 3-goal deficit against Capitals, win 5-3 David Pastrnak scored his first two goals of the season before Craig Smith tied it, Brandon Carlo scored the go-ahead goal and the Boston Bruins came back to beat the Washington Ca...

FEBRUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed for another absence Eller (upper body) was on the ice in a non-contact jersey after Monday's formal morning skate, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.

Impact Eller is poised to miss his third straight game with the injury. The Danish center will have a couple of days to get cleared for contact before Washington's next game on Feb. 4.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Still not taking contact Eller (upper body) skated in a non-contact jersey during Sunday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Impact That Eller is able to take the ice at all is certainly positive news after he went headfirst into the boards late in Jan. 26's 3-2 win over the Islanders. The absence of any contact does not bode well for the Danish center's chances to return for Monday's rematch against the Bruins, but further clarification is expected after the morning skate.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sports non-contact sweater Eller (upper body) is on the ice for Saturday's morning skate in a non-contact sweater, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.

Impact Eller won't be available for Saturday's game against Boston, but if he's able to ditch his non-contact sweater Sunday, he could return for Monday's rematch with the Bruins. The 31-year-old pivot has picked up two points through seven contests this campaign.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Eller (upper body) was not a participant in Friday's optional skate, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Eller's availability for Saturday's showdown against the Bruins remains unknown after he was knocked out of action during a Jan. 26 match against the Islanders. Check for further updates on the Danish center prior to puck drop.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Washington hosts Boston after Sheary's 2-goal game Washington hosts the Boston Bruins after Conor Sheary scored two goals in the Capitals' 6-3 win against the Islanders

JANUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals score 5 in 2nd to erase deficit and beat Islanders The Washington Capitals scored four times in just over five minutes to come back to beat the New York Islanders 6-3

JANUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Thursday Eller (upper body) will not play Thursday against the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Head coach Peter Laviolette did not elaborate on the specific nature of Eller's injury but indicated he is "day to day." The Danish center had one goal and one assist in seven games prior to the injury.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Schultz scores in final minute, Capitals beat Islanders 3-2 Justin Schultz scored the go-ahead goal with 26.4 seconds left, Vitek Vanecek made 32 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 3-2 despite losing two more key...

JANUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS