On a different looking Washington Capitals team from the one that hoisted the Stanley Cup a summer ago, Lars Eller will be an integral returner. The third line forward from Denmark is the most experienced and will now have to adjust to life without his usual linemates Brett Connolly and Andre Burakovsky.
Eller finished last season with a career-high 23 assists to go along with 13 goals for 36 points in 81 games. Six of those assists went to Connolly. Eight of Eller’s goals were assisted by Connolly.