Lapierre scored a goal and put four shots on net in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

After the Capitals went down three goals, Lapierre helped start their four-goal rally with a twine finder midway through the second period. Overall, the 23-year-old center is up to two goals, nine points, 41 shots on net and 32 hits through 53 games this season. Despite having his upside capped in a checking-line role, the young center has passed his offensive output of eight points through 27 regular-season games from a year ago, thanks to a trio of points across his last five appearances. Lapierre's recent run of play likely won't warrant him much consideration in standard fantasy leagues, but he remains an intriguing stash in dynasty leagues if he can continue to find the scoresheet.

Lapierre scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Friday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

This was Lapierre's first NHL goal since April 28, 2024 in the playoffs versus the Rangers. His last regular-season goal was March 18, which also came against the Flames. The 23-year-old's development has somewhat stalled out -- he had 22 points in 51 contests in 2023-24, but he has just 15 points over his last 76 outings. This season, he's at a goal, six assists, 37 shots on net, 27 hits and a plus-1 rating in 49 appearances, mainly in a fourth-line role.

Lapierre notched an assist and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Lapierre recently missed two games -- one due to an illness, the other a healthy scratch. That scratch was likely a long time coming, as his assist Tuesday ended an 11-game point drought. The 23-year-old remains in a fourth-line role when he plays, and he's at six helpers, 26 shots on net, 22 hits and a plus-1 rating through 34 appearances, down from eight assists in 27 regular-season games a year ago.

Lapierre will be a healthy scratch Saturday after missing Thursday's game versus Toronto with an illness, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Spencer Carbery will go with the same lineup as Thursday, when they shut out the Maple Leafs 4-0. Lapierre has five assists, 22 hits and 24 shots on goal over 32 appearances this season. He could return to the lineup Sunday in Detroit.

Lapierre is a late scratch Thursday versus Toronto due to an illness, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Lapierre has five assists, eight PIM, 24 shots and 22 hits in 32 appearances in 2025-26. Bogdan Trineyev is set to draw into the lineup as a member of the fourth line because of Lapierre's absence.

Lapierre picked up two assists in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

The Capitals' fourth line had a productive night, as Lapierre, Ethen Frank and Sonny Milano combined for four goals and eight points. Lapierre snapped a 12-game point drought with his performance, and the 23-year-old center doubled his offensive output on the season -- he has just four assists in 20 games.

Lapierre notched an assist in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Lapierre's first point in five games this season. The 23-year-old is seeing bottom-six minutes as a center -- while on the third line, Nic Dowd's defensive play as the fourth-line center typically leads to more ice time down the middle. Lapierre should be able to stick in the lineup until Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) is able to return, which could be as soon as Tuesday versus the Kraken.

Lapierre signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Capitals on Saturday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Lapierre was a restricted free agent following the conclusion of his entry-level deal. He's yet to fully establish himself at the NHL level, logging 31 points in 84 regular-season games over the last four years. He'll be in contention for a bottom-six role in training camp.

Lapierre was sent down to AHL Hershey on Sunday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lapierre has appeared in 27 games with the Caps this year, totaling eight assists, though it appears he'll be the odd man out when Lars Eller (illness) returns. Lapierre has been a healthy scratch in two of Washington's last five contests.

Lapierre tallied an assist while logging 9:59 of ice time during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Lapierre's ice time was lowest among the Capitals and does not bode well for his presence in the lineup once Lars Eller (illness) is healthy enough to return. The 22-year-old is still searching for his first goal of the season and has tallied a modest eight points in 27 games.