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Shines in win over Columbus Eller recorded two goals (on three shots) and added two assists in Friday's 7-3 preseason win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Preseason stats shouldn't count too much toward the regular season, but Eller was a one-man wrecking crew in this one after getting directly involved in four of the team's seven goals. Eller appeared in every regular-season game for the Penguins in 2023-24 as their third-line center and figures to hold that same role this season, meaning these four-point games aren't expected to be a common thing for the 35-year-old veteran.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Denmark, Slovakia and Latvia qualify for men's hockey at the 2026 Milan Olympics

Denmark, Slovakia and Latvia have qualified for the men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Milan Olympics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Slovakia sets its sights on qualifying for the Olympics with NHL players back for the Milan Games

NHL players are set to return to the Olympics in Milan in 2026

AUGUST 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Features in all 82 games Eller was one of six Penguins to play in all 82 games this season, registering 15 goals and 16 helpers.

Impact Eller was a solid addition to the Penguins roster, slotting into a third-line center role while also seeing time with the No. 2 power-play unit. Looking ahead to next year, the veteran center's ceiling figures to be in the 30-40 point range, making him a decent mid-range fantasy target.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds shorthanded assist Eller logged a shorthanded assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Eller set up a Drew O'Connor goal in the third period. The 34-year-old Eller hasn't shown a lot of consistency on offense, rarely getting on the scoresheet multiple games in a row. He's still managed 30 points (five on the power play, two shorthanded) with 151 shots on net, 55 blocked shots, 54 hits and a minus-2 rating through 80 contests in a third-line role.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Wings Eller (illness) will be an option to face Detroit on Thursday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Impact Eller has scored just one goal in his last 11 outings while adding two helpers and 15 shots. Despite the lack of goals, the veteran center figures to be a lock for the lineup when healthy, especially given his defensive abilities and penalty-killing. In 78 games this season, Eller has picked up 15 goals and 14 assists while averaging 15:57 of ice time.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Eller missed Wednesday's morning skate due to an illness and is consequently questionable for Thursday's contest versus Detroit, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Impact Eller has 15 goals and 29 points in 78 contests this season. If he can't play Thursday, then Radim Zohorna, who was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, will likely draw into the lineup versus the Red Wings.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, assist in win Eller scored a goal on three shots and earned an assist versus the Capitals on Thursday.

Impact Eller made his former club pay with a two-point effort that will boost the Penguins' long-shot chances of making the postseason. With his empty-net tally, the 34-year-old center was also able to bring his eight-game goal drought to a close. If he can secure just one more point, Eller can get back over the 30-point threshold after missing that make last year.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two points against Rangers Eller scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The 34-year-old center's tally almost exactly midway through the second period tied the game at 3-3, but New York dominated the second half of the contest. Eller was on the Penguins' top power-play unit Saturday and led the team with six shots on net, but his offensive contributions remain inconsistent. He's been held off the scoresheet in six of nine March games, producing just two goals and four points on the month so far.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes on power play Eller scored a power-play goal on two shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact Eller gave the Penguins a 2-0 lead late in the first period. The 34-year-old center hasn't had a ton of scoring consistency this season, but he has three goals and a helper over his last six outings. He remains in a third-line role and now has 21 points, 116 shots on net, 43 hits, 37 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 58 contests. Eller could continue to see first-unit power-play time while Jake Guentzel (upper body) and Bryan Rust (upper body) are out.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fuels comeback Eller scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and logged two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Eller's first multi-point effort since Jan. 4 was the catalyst for the Penguins' win. He tied the game midway through the third period and set up Erik Karlsson for the game-winner in overtime. Eller is up to 11 goals, 20 points, 114 shots on net, 42 hits, 34 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 56 outings. He continues to play on the third line at even strength, but he's in line for a larger power-play role while Jake Guentzel (upper body) and Bryan Rust (upper body) are out.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal No. 10 Eller scored his 10th goal of the season in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Impact The veteran center flipped a shot from the blue line toward Ilya Sorokin late in the second period that deflected off a New York defender and into the net. Eller's prowess on faceoffs -- he won nine of 14 on Tuesday -- has earned him consistent power-play time of late, but his spot on a checking line at even strength still limits his fantasy upside. He hasn't produced a multi-point game since Jan. 4, and over the last 10 contests Eller has three goals and five points.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets goal in 1,000th NHL game Eller scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 overtime win over Montreal.

Impact It made his 1,000th NHL game especially memorable. Eller is the first player born in Denmark to play 1,000 NHL games. He's the ninth player to score at least one goal in the first and 1,000th game of his career, joining Marian Gaborik, Milan Hejduk, Alex Kovalev, Evgeni Malkin, Joe Nieuwendyk, Gilbert Perreault, Jean Ratelle and Luc Robitaille. Eller has two goals in his last three games, but his 15 points in 46 games should keep him on the wire.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Penguins vs. Canadiens (01.27.24) | Lars Eller's 1,000th Game

JANUARY 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Penguins' Lars Eller Buries Rebound vs. Canadiens In 1000th NHL Game

JANUARY 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Penguins copy Eller's warmup to celebrate 1,000th NHL game | NHL.com Teammates wear forward’s number pregame, imitate stretching routine on special night

JANUARY 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

Lars Eller Becomes First Danish Player to Skate in 1,000 NHL Games | Pittsburgh Penguins While Denmark doesn’t have the strongest hockey culture and tradition, Lars Eller grew up loving the sport… but didn’t necessarily see a fut...

JANUARY 28, 2024 • NHL.COM

Ahead of 1,000th career game, Lars Eller at forefront of Penguins' improved bottom 6 With just two more sleeps, Lars Eller will make history. The third-line center has skated in 998 career games and will become the first Denm...

JANUARY 25, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Two-point effort in win Eller delivered a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Bruins.

Impact He helped set up Drew O'Connor for Pittsburgh's first goal of the night about five minutes into the first period, and O'Connor then returned the favor late in the frame. Eller is beginning to emerge from a deep slump -- over a 21-game stretch from mid-November through late December, he managed only two points (both goals), but he's now produced two multi-point performances in the last three contests. The 34-year-old's spot on the third line doesn't afford him a high fantasy ceiling, but Eller's capable of more than the seven goals and 13 points he's managed through 37 games to begin the season.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh hosts Washington after Eller's 2-goal game

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Washington Capitals after Lars Eller's two-goal game against the New York Islanders in the Penguins' 3-1 win

JANUARY 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Alex Nedeljkovic and Lars Eller carry the Penguins to a 3-1 win over the Islanders Alex Nedeljkovic made 36 saves, Lars Eller scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Sunday night.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Scores twice in win Eller tallied a pair of goals in Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Islanders.

Impact Eller opened the scoring early in the first period, burying a feed from Jansen Harkins on the rush, before capping the scoring with an empty-netter in the third. The 34-year-old Eller came into Sunday's matchup with just one point in his last 15 games. He's up to six goals and 11 points through 35 games in a middle-six role with Pittsburgh this season.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nedeljkovic stops 37 shots, Eller scores twice to help surging Penguins edge Islanders 3-1

Alex Nedeljkovic made 37 saves, Lars Eller scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the New York Islanders 3-1 on Sunday night

JANUARY 1, 2024 • Associated Press

GAME RECAP: Penguins vs. Senators (12.23.23) | Overtime in Ottawa

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Expected to play despite illness Eller didn't practice Monday due to illness but is still expected to face the Coyotes on Tuesday, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

Impact Eller has been a mainstay on the Penguins' third line this season despite being mired in a seven-game pointless streak. In fact, the veteran center has just one point in his last 13 outings while recording 21 shots and averaging 14:43 of ice time. Unless there is an injury to Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin, Eller shouldn't be expected to move into a top-six role any time soon.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Denmark, Slovakia and Latvia qualify for men's hockey at the 2026 Milan Olympics

Slovakia sets its sights on qualifying for the Olympics with NHL players back for the Milan Games

Pittsburgh hosts Washington after Eller's 2-goal game

Nedeljkovic stops 37 shots, Eller scores twice to help surging Penguins edge Islanders 3-1