Lars Eller will miss tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks due to an upper-body injury. The Danish center is considered day-to-day.

The Capitals announced the news to traveling media before the game.

In his place, Aliaksei Protas will center the third line with Marcus Johansson and Anthony Mantha on the wings.

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Eller, 33, had played in all thirty games up until tonight. He had six goals and six assists.

Only 10 Caps players have played in every game this season.

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