Head coach Peter Laviolette is hopeful that Eller (not injury related) could return for Sunday's matinee against the Hurricanes, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eller has missed the last six games working his way back from a COVID-19 infection prior to Washington's recent trip to the west coast. Eller skated on the second line during Saturday's practice session and should continue to occupy a top-six role upon his return to the lineup -- at least as long as Nicklas Backstrom (hip) remains sidelined.

Eller (not injury related) has been cleared to rejoin the team at practice Thursday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Eller has been quarantining away from the team in California since entering the league's protocols Nov. 16, he probably should be considered doubtful to play against Florida on Friday and perhaps even longer. Once he gets back to 100 percent, the veteran center should be in the mix for a spot in the top-six moving forward.

Per Samantha Pell of The Washington Post, Eller (COVID-19 protocols) is still quarantining in Anaheim, indicating he'll miss Washington's next two games at a minimum.

EDGE Analysis

Eller will have to submit a pair of negative COVID-19 tests before rejoining the Capitals. Connor McMichael will likely take on a more prominent role until Eller, who's picked up seven points through 15 appearances this season, is cleared to return.

Eller (COVID-19 protocols) is unavailable for Tuesday's game versus the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Eller was listed as questionable earlier Tuesday, so his placement in the protocols suggests confirmation testing returned a positive result. He'll need to provide two negative tests prior to be activated again.

Eller (undisclosed) is questionable to play Tuesday in Anaheim, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the specifics of his injury remain a mystery, it sounds like Eller will be a game-time decision Tuesday. The veteran forward has eight points in 15 games this season and is currently riding a three-game point streak. If he's unable to play, Garrett Pilon, who was recalled from AHL Hershey on Monday, will likely suit up in his place.

Eller emerged with two assists in Friday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

This was the first multi-point outing of the season for Eller, as he remains a steady but unspectacular fantasy option. The veteran pivot has one goal and six assists through 14 games this season.

Eller scored a goal on his only shot in Thursday's 2-0 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Eller halted his 12-game goal drought to start the season, speeding into the Detroit zone in the first period and snapping a low shot past goaltender Thomas Greiss. The tally came just 10 seconds after Washington's Dmitry Orlov had opened the scoring. Eller has five points and PIM om the year.

Eller recorded an assist and three shots during Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Eller has one point, four penalty minutes and eight shots in his first three games. The 32-year-old will continue to fill the void of Nicklas Backstrom (hip) on the second line until at least early November, which could help boost his offensive output to start the season.

Eller (lower body) is slated to practice with the Capitals' second group Tuesday, NHL.com's Tom Gulitti reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eller exited Monday's practice early with a lower-body issue, but whatever forced him from the ice clearly wasn't overly serious. The 32-year-old pivot should be good to go for Wednesday's preseason game versus New Jersey.

Eller left Monday's practice session early with an undisclosed injury, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Eller were to miss any significant time, it could spell bad news for the Capitals who are already dealing with an injury to fellow center Nicklas Backstrom (hip). Barring an extended absence, Eller should be capable of getting back over the 30-point threshold this year, a mark he missed last season for the first time since the 2016-17 campaign.