Mathieu Perreault scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's win. "The line of Fehr and Matty P.," said goalie Braden Holtby, "they hadn't played a lot lately and they were absolutely outstanding. The energy they created, we were in their end the whole time they were on the ice. When you see that, you see guys play with that passion, it's contagious through the rest of your team." However, fantasy owners can look elsewhere for help.

Mathieu Perreault will return to the Capitals' lineup Saturday against the Panthers. Perreault has played in just five games this season and recently voiced his displeasure over ice time to French-language outlets in Canada. Perreault eventually clarified his remarks on Jan. 24, but it's worth noting he hasn't played in a game since Jan. 29. Fantasy owners can look elsewhere.

Mathieu Perreault voiced his displeasure over the amount of ice time he is getting with the Capitals to French-language outlets Le Journal de Montreal and La Presse. However, he clarified on Thursday that he has not asked to be traded out of Washington. "I didn't ask for a trade. Obviously I like it here, been around for four years, all my chums are [here]. I don't wanna go anywhere," he said. "All I want is a little bit more ice time and I talked to Adam Oates and George [McPhee] today about it. All I want is to play. I wanna be here. I don't wanna go anywhere. If you guys read the article in French it doesn't say that I asked for a trade. Never." Perreault had 4:58 of ice time against Winnipeg and logged 3:52 versus Tampa Bay. He's slated to play on the fourth line on Thursday, so his play time isn't likely to increase.

Mathieu Perreault contributed an assist on IFK Helsinki's game-winning goal in a 3-2 victory over TPS Turku. Perreault has generated one goal and six helpers in six games with his lockout club in Finland's top league. Markus Granlund notched a goal and a helper in the contest.

Mathieu Perreault earned a helper on IFK Helsinki's lone goal in a 3-1 loss to SaiPa on Wednesday. He has generated three assists in three games since joining the SM-liiga

Mathieu Perreault notched two assists as HIFK Helsinki pounded Espoo 4-1 on Saturday. Perreault just began his run with the Finnish team on Sunday, Nov. 24. The Washington Capitals forward is coming off of his lengthiest stint with the team in 2010-11, playing in 64 games while collecting career highs of 16 goals and 30 points.

Capitals' center Mathieu Perrault has signed to play with HIFK Helsinki in Finland's SM-liiga. Perreault will leave for Finland next week. He will be a teammate of Dallas Star rearguard Stephane Robidas and former NHLer Ville Peltonen.

Mathieu Perreault has re-signed with the Washington Capitals. He has re-upped with the organization on a two-year deal worth $2.1 million, which is a substantial raise from the $525,000 he made last year. Perreault tallied 16 goals and 14 assists in 64 games with the Capitals in 2011-12. He may get a chance at a top-six forward slot next season due to Alexander Semin's absence, but he will have to be more consistent to raise his fantasy value.

Mathieu Perreault has been given a $577,500 qualifying offer by the Washington Capitals. Perreault had 16 goals and 30 points in 64 games last season. He's scheduled to become a restricted free agent this summer and it's a safe bet that he'll end up signing for more than that qualifying offer.

Mathieu Perreault was moved up to center Washington's second line at practice due to the absence of Nicklas Backstrom, who will serve a one-game suspension in Game 4 on Thursday night. He logged a mere 4:23 of ice time in Game 3's 4-3 loss to Boston on Monday night and had been playing on the club's fourth line. Perreault has no points and no shots in three games in the Capitals' opening round series, but playing alongside Jason Chimera and Alexander Semin in a larger role should help him become more of an offensive threat.