Lars Eller
C PIT
Fri 1/5/24 9:46 AM

Eller delivered a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Lars Eller
C PIT
Sun 12/31/23 8:55 PM

Eller tallied a pair of goals in Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Lars Eller
C PIT
Mon 12/11/23 1:41 PM

Eller didn't practice Monday due to illness but is still expected to face the Coyotes on Tuesday, Pens Inside Scoop reports.
EDGE Analysis
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 per game in that span. 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.

Lars Eller
C PIT
Sat 11/25/23 5:22 AM

Eller scored a goal in Friday's 5-3 road loss against the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Eller notched a goal at 16:44 of the second period, giving the Penguins a 2-0 lead through two periods. He ended up with three shots on goal, two blocked shots and two faceoff wins on seven attempts in 14:26 of ice time. The 34-year-old pivot snapped a five-game scoreless streak with the marker.

Lars Eller
C PIT
Fri 11/10/23 2:40 AM

Eller scored a shorthanded goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Eller picked off a pass and went the other way, scoring at 18:03 of the second period. He's managed two goals and two assists over his last six contests. For the season, the third-line center is up to six points, 28 shots on net, eight blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-3 rating. While he's seeing very little power-play time, he can still be productive in a more defensively-tilted role.

Lars Eller
C PIT
Wed 11/8/23 1:33 AM

Eller contributed an assist, three shots on goal and four PIM in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Eller has picked up a pair of assists over the last three games, with both helpers coming against Anaheim. The 34-year-old center has produced a goal, four helpers, 27 shots on net, seven blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-3 rating. After he managed just 23 points in 84 contests last season, his worst offensive pace since 2010-11, he appears to be on his way to a bounce-back campaign in 2023-24 as the Penguins' third-line center.

Lars Eller
C PIT
Fri 10/27/23 3:11 PM

Eller scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 4-0 victory over Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Eller was able to find the back of the net for the first time this season despite having averaged 2.9 shots through the opening seven contests. Known more for his defensive work, Eller should continue to fill a third-line role for the Penguins while putting plenty of shots on net.

Lars Eller
C PIT
Wed 10/11/23 1:00 PM

Eller notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Although Eller picked up a helper in his Penguins debut, the veteran center was limited to just 23 points despite playing in 84 games for the Capitals and the Avalanche last season, so Tuesday's performance shouldn't be viewed as a sign of things to come. Eller likely won't see much in the way of power-play ice time this season, which will limit his offensive upside.

Lars Eller
C PIT
Sun 7/2/23 2:59 AM

Eller signed a two-year, $4.9 million contract with Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to PuckPedia.
EDGE Analysis
Eller contributed 10 goals, 23 points, 93 hits and 42 blocks in 84 contests between Washington and Colorado last season. The 34-year-old is expected to serve in a bottom-six capacity with the Penguins.

Lars Eller
C PIT
Sat 4/22/23 9:44 PM

Eller (undisclosed) is expected to play in Saturday's Game 3 versus the Kraken, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eller missed the last half of the third period of Game 2 on Thursday, but it appears he's ready to play two days later. The 33-year-old will be in his customary third-line role. He's gone three games without a point.