PuckSleuth
20Cap hit
$850K
0.8% of $104M cap
Term
1 yr
Through 2026-27, then UFA
Clause
None
Surplus value
+$1.66M
vs. $2.51M market estimate
Contract details from our records; public announcement not yet matched
2026-27 regular season
GP
2
Goals
0
0.0% shooting
Assists
1
1 primary
Points
1
0.50 per game
TOI/GP
13:16
PP 0:08 · PK 2:00
xGF%
49.5
5v5, -0.6 vs. last yr
Game Score
+0.71
per game
Faceoff %
—
10 W · 14 L
Plus/minus
0
Blocks 2 · Hits 2
Game log
Last 5 games · NHL API
| Game | G | A | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI | PP | PK | FO | OZS% | GV | TK | +/- | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 @ SJS · OTL 4-3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14:57 | 0:15 | 1:53 | 8-7 | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | +1.10 |
| Sep 29 @ CAR · W 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:34 | 0:00 | 2:06 | 2-7 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.33 |
| Apr 25 vs CAR · L 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:32 | 0:06 | 3:17 | 7-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.09 |
| Apr 23 vs CAR · L 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:32 | 0:00 | 1:09 | 0-7 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +0.15 |
| Apr 20 @ CAR · OTL 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12:24 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 12-6 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.37 |
GS = our Game Score (credit for everything he did; goals and assists count most). FO = faceoffs won-lost. OZS% = share of his 5v5 offensive and defensive zone faceoff starts that were in the offensive zone. GV/TK = giveaways/takeaways.
Advanced metrics
5v5 unless noted · 2025-26 · 673 min · percentile vs. NHL forwards
58th percentile
10th percentile
66th percentile
31st percentile
6th percentile
32nd percentile
79th percentile
25th percentile
49th percentile
25th percentile
20th percentile
10th percentile
81st percentile
22nd percentile
xGF% is his team's share of 5v5 expected goals while he was on the ice, from our own expected goals model; HDCF% counts only high-danger chances (xG of 0.15 or more). IPP is the share of his team's 5v5 goals while he was on the ice that he scored or assisted on. Relative stats compare him with his team when he was off the ice. Goals above expected and ixG/60 use his own shots at all strengths. PDO and OZS% describe luck and deployment, so their bars are grey.
Play styleDefensive depth center
Trait percentiles vs. NHL centers · 2025-26
Eller is a low-event player who prioritizes defensive responsibility over offensive creation. He rarely generates scoring chances himself and contributes minimally at even strength, making him best suited for limited, sheltered minutes.
- Shooting volume
- 17
- Playmaking
- 46
- Zone entries(est.)
- 45
- Forechecking
- 51
- Physicality
- 49
- Defensive impact
- 37
- Puck management
- 50
- Speed
- 45
Where he shoots from
Slot 54% · Mid-range 28% · Perimeter 18%(89 unblocked shots)
Strengths
- Balanced puck management at 50th percentile keeps play simple and reliable
- Slot-focused shooting (54%) maximizes efficiency on limited attempts
- Forechecking instincts at 51st percentile maintain reasonable work ethic
Watch-outs
- Shooting volume at 17th percentile reflects minimal offensive threat creation
- Defensive impact at 37th percentile suggests inconsistent ability to limit opponent chances
- Speed at 45th percentile limits transition effectiveness on offense or defense
Similar style: Sam Steel (DAL), Mason Appleton (DET)
Built from play-by-play, shift data, and NHL EDGE tracking. Zone entries is an estimate (rush chances while he is on the ice) until tracking data is added.
Where his Game Score comes from
2025-26 · 68 GP
Season total +20.8, or +0.31 per game.
- Scoring
- +11.4
- Shooting
- +5.0
- 5-on-5 goals
- +0.9
- Defense
- +0.9
- Penalty kill
- +0.2
- Physical play
- +2.6
- Puck battles
- -1.1
- Penalties
- +0.4
- Faceoffs
- +0.5
Game Score gives credit for everything a player does in a game. Goals (1.0) and assists (0.7 primary, 0.5 secondary) count most; shots, blocks, hits, takeaways, penalties drawn, faceoff wins, killing penalties, and holding down the other team's chances add to it. Only mistakes subtract: goals against at 5-on-5, giveaways, penalties taken, faceoff losses, and allowing more chances than an average player would. A player who is there to defend or kill penalties is not marked down for not scoring. Goalies are measured by goals saved above expected.
Career stats
From the NHL's player records
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | PPP | SHG | GWG | SOG | S% | TOI | FO% | GS/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | St. Louis Blues | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 25.0 | 10:49 | 47.4 | — |
| 2010-11 | Montréal Canadiens | 77 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -4 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 79 | 8.9 | 11:08 | 42.5 | — |
| 2011-12 | Montréal Canadiens | 79 | 16 | 12 | 28 | -5 | 66 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 129 | 12.4 | 15:19 | 46.6 | — |
| 2012-13 | Montréal Canadiens | 46 | 8 | 22 | 30 | +8 | 45 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 84 | 9.5 | 14:50 | 49.3 | — |
| 2013-14 | Montréal Canadiens | 77 | 12 | 14 | 26 | -15 | 68 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 137 | 8.8 | 15:58 | 53.2 | — |
| 2014-15 | Montréal Canadiens | 77 | 15 | 12 | 27 | -6 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 150 | 10.0 | 15:30 | 51.7 | — |
| 2015-16 | Montréal Canadiens | 79 | 13 | 13 | 26 | -13 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 149 | 8.7 | 15:15 | 50.6 | — |
| 2016-17 | Washington Capitals | 81 | 12 | 13 | 25 | +15 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 115 | 10.4 | 13:54 | 47.1 | — |
| 2017-18 | Washington Capitals | 81 | 18 | 20 | 38 | -6 | 38 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 161 | 11.2 | 15:18 | 49.3 | — |
| 2018-19 | Washington Capitals | 81 | 13 | 23 | 36 | -1 | 37 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 163 | 8.0 | 16:32 | 49.0 | — |
| 2019-20 | Washington Capitals | 69 | 16 | 23 | 39 | +3 | 48 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 151 | 10.6 | 17:01 | 51.9 | — |
| 2020-21 | Washington Capitals | 44 | 8 | 15 | 23 | -1 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 69 | 11.6 | 16:21 | 50.4 | — |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | 72 | 13 | 18 | 31 | -4 | 40 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 116 | 11.2 | 16:07 | 49.5 | — |
| 2022-23 | Washington Capitals | 60 | 7 | 9 | 16 | -1 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 6.9 | 15:14 | 54.6 | +0.40 |
| 2022-23 | Colorado Avalanche | 24 | 3 | 4 | 7 | +4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 7.7 | 13:40 | 51.0 | +0.40 |
| 2023-24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 15 | 16 | 31 | -1 | 32 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 154 | 9.7 | 15:58 | 52.3 | +0.52 |
| 2024-25 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 17 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 14.8 | 16:25 | 56.0 | +0.33 |
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 63 | 6 | 9 | 15 | -1 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 7.8 | 12:27 | 51.0 | +0.33 |
| 2025-26 | Ottawa Senators | 68 | 5 | 10 | 15 | +5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 67 | 7.5 | 11:27 | 54.0 | +0.31 |
| 2026-27 | Florida Panthers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 13:16 | 41.7 | +0.71 |
| Career | 18 seasons | 1186 | 193 | 247 | 440 | -25 | 647 | 17 | 44 | 10 | 30 | 1979 | 9.8 | 14:52 | — |
Seasons traded mid-year show one row per team. GS/GP is our Game Score per game.
Usage
Last game: @ SJS, Oct 1
Line 3 with Sam Reinhart and Brady Tkachuk (5:58 together at 5-on-5)
From the NHL's shift chart.
Latest news
Headlines from news outlets and team blogs
- Lars Eller Takes Over Top Line for Florida Panthers with Sasha Barkov Hurt
Yahoo Sports · Oct 3
Sentiment & chatter
Fans
—
Beat writers
—
Media
—
Fan, beat writer, and media scores, the 14-day trade chatter chart, and the latest mentions appear once sentiment scoring is switched on. Mentions are already being collected.
Recent Game Scores
Last 10 games · goals above average
Average +0.28 per game over these 10.
Skating · NHL EDGE
2026-27, as of Oct 2
- Top speed
- 20.6 mph
- 45th pct
- 20+ mph bursts
- 2
- Hardest shot
- 52.9 mph
- 24th pct
- Distance
- 1.9 mi
- OZ time
- 39.4%
- 33rd pct
- DZ time
- 43.5%
Age curve
NHL forwards · production index
At 37, forwards typically produce 41% of their peak (age 24).
From 24 seasons of NHL results, adjusted for league scoring and save percentage in each era. Shaded bars are the seasons left on his contract.
Contract by season
1 season left
| Season | Team | Cap hit | % of cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | FLA | $850K | 0.8% |
UFA after 2026-27. $850K in cap hits left. % of cap uses each season's ceiling where the league has set one ($104M this season, $113.5M in 2027-28).