Washington Capitals Trade for Anthony Beauvillier Ahead of Playoff Push

The Capitals acquire the 27-year-old forward from the Penguins in exchange for a 2025 second-round draft pick.

Anthony Beauvillier, a veteran forward with 266 career points, joins the Capitals from the Penguins in a trade finalized on Friday.
The Penguins receive a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft in return, marking a notable late-season roster adjustment for both teams.
Beauvillier has recorded 20 points, including 13 goals, and a career-high 108 hits in 63 games this season with Pittsburgh.
Despite Beauvillier's solid performance, some Capitals fans have expressed disappointment, hoping for a more impactful addition to bolster the team’s Stanley Cup aspirations.
Washington leads the Eastern Conference with 88 points and is contending for the top playoff seed as team captain Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record.