Lars
Eller
C · FLA · Defensive · Around average
- PAL
- 41
- WAR
- 0.0
- Value
- 51
- PTS
- 15
2025-26№ 356 / 615
Lars Eller (Florida Panthers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Lars Eller
#20CPlays: Centre · 76% of faceoffs
Florida Panthers
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 94 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : May 7, 1989 · Rodovre, Denmark
Drafted : 2007 · STL · round 1, pick #13
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Florida Panthers | 18 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 4 |
| 2025-26 | Ottawa Senators | 68 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 12 |
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 63 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 26 |
| 2024-25 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 17 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 2023-24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 32 |
| 2022-23 | Colorado Avalanche | 24 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
| 2022-23 | Washington Capitals | 60 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 36 |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | 72 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 40 |
| 2020-21 | Washington Capitals | 44 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 21 |
| 2019-20 | Washington Capitals | 69 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 48 |
| 2018-19 | Washington Capitals | 81 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 37 |
| 2017-18 | Washington Capitals | 81 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 38 |
| 2016-17 | Washington Capitals | 81 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 36 |
| 2015-16 | Montréal Canadiens | 79 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 28 |
| 2014-15 | Montréal Canadiens | 77 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 42 |
| 2013-14 | Montréal Canadiens | 77 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 68 |
| 2012-13 | Montréal Canadiens | 46 | 8 | 22 | 30 | 45 |
| 2011-12 | Montréal Canadiens | 79 | 16 | 12 | 28 | 66 |
| 2010-11 | Montréal Canadiens | 77 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 48 |
| 2009-10 | St. Louis Blues | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| NHL totals | 1201 | 194 | 253 | 447 | 651 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Ottawa Senators | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Colorado Avalanche | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Washington Capitals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Washington Capitals | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Washington Capitals | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017-18 | Washington Capitals | 24 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 18 |
| 2016-17 | Washington Capitals | 13 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 2014-15 | Montréal Canadiens | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013-14 | Montréal Canadiens | 17 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 18 |
| 2012-13 | Montréal Canadiens | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-11 | Montréal Canadiens | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Playoff totals | 116 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 60 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2017-18
Lars Eller: our analysis
2025-26 season: 68 GP, 5 G, 10 A, 15 PTS, +5 +/-, 11:27 TOI. WAR 0.0 (356th of 615) · PAL 41, around average.
In 2025-26, Lars Eller, 37, posts a PAL Rating of 41 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.0 ranks 356th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: defense (89, among the best in the league) and penalty kill (72, above average). On the other hand, power play (2, among the weakest in the league) and offense (16, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+2.3); his biggest cost: finishing (-2.2).
A marked decline: his PAL was 59 in 2024-25, against 41 now; his WAR went from 0.6 to 0.0.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 51 (fair value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Lars Eller's story
Raised in Rødovre, Lars Eller moved to Sweden in 2005 to join Frölunda’s junior ranks and prepare for a pro career. The son of former player Olaf Eller, he climbed the European ladder and entered the NHL draft in 2007, where he was taken 13th overall. That selection launched his path toward North America after early professional minutes in Sweden.
Eller arrived in North America for the 2009–10 season and spent significant time with the Peoria Rivermen in the AHL, earning rookie honours there before his NHL debut on 5 November 2009 with the St. Louis Blues, when he scored in his first game. A year later he was traded to the Montreal Canadiens, beginning a multi-year stint in which he shifted between centre and wing while gradually increasing his offensive output.
In Montreal Eller produced notable games, including a four-goal performance on 4 January 2012 at the Bell Centre. He endured and recovered from playoff injuries, signed a multi-year extension in 2014, and after six seasons with the Canadiens was traded to the Washington Capitals in June 2016. In Washington he settled into a variety of roles across the forward lines and contributed both on special teams and in even-strength situations.
The highlight came in 2018 when he helped the Capitals capture the Stanley Cup and scored the Cup-clinching goal. Subsequent moves included an exchange to the Colorado Avalanche on 1 March 2023, a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on 1 July 2023, and a trade back to the Capitals on 12 November 2024. Internationally, Eller has worn the Danish sweater at junior and senior levels, taking part in multiple IIHF World Championships.
Eller’s game is built on versatility: he can centre or play wing, accept defensive responsibilities, kill penalties and chip in offensively. That adaptability has made him a dependable piece for several NHL clubs over a lengthy career.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 15:56
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:02
- SH TOI/GP
- 3:05
- Pts/GP
- 0.44
- EV points
- 6
- Hits
- 9
- Blocks
- 11
- Takeaways
- 5
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 55.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 32.6 %
- Faceoffs
- 40.3 %
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2026-27 projection
Projected points
23between 10 and 35 (80% range)
- Goals
- 5
- Assists
- 18
- Games
- 78
So far: 8 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.25 pts per game (last season: 0.22).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slight decline
- Points per game: 0.38 in 23-24, 0.22 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 59 → 41
Outlook, age included
↓ DecliningAge 37: the age when production usually declines
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 81 %
70
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 74
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 87
- Confidence 84 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 64
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 82
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 74
- Confidence 84 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 57
- Confidence 66 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 69
- Confidence 84 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 82
- Confidence 89 %
- PA
- Passing
- 57
- Confidence 81 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 62
- Confidence 81 %
- DF
- Defense
- 89
- Confidence 78 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 69
- Confidence 20 %
- EX
- Experience
- 97
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating74
- Top speed (35 %)36 · 73
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)5.693 · 74
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.1 · 68
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.7 · 79
ST — Strength87
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)5.199 · 85
- Body mass (50 %)0.346 · 81
EN — Endurance64
- Ice time per game (45 %)13.3 · 66
- Total ice time (20 %)767 · 67
- Shift length (15 %)41.5 · 58
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)11.8 · 64
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.953 · 68
DU — Durability82
- Share of games played (100 %)0.861 · 82
CK — Checking74
- Hits /60 (70 %)3.739 · 74
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.9 · 74
- Season volume (10 %)3.932 · 72
FG — Fighting57
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.665 · 57
DI — Discipline69
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.003 · 69
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.722 · 70
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.743 · 74
FO — Faceoffs82
- Faceoff % (85 %)52.5 · 81
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)44.1 · 80
PA — Passing57
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.565 · 69
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.304 · 57
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.083 · 60
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.46 · 57
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.404 · 70
SC — Scoring62
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.609 · 63
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.659 · 64
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.53 · 68
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.962 · 61
- xG per shot (10 %)0.08 · 65
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)11.8 · 73
DF — Defense89
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.176 · 94
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.174 · 83
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.407 · 87
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.055 · 84
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.13 · 80
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)56.8 · 79
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.774 · 77
PS — Penalty shot69
- Shootouts (60 %)33.6 · 86
- Penalty shots (40 %)25.4 · 57
EX — Experience97
- Career regular-season games (65 %)100
- Career playoff games (25 %)90
- NHL seasons (10 %)98
OV — Overall70
- SC · Scoring (20 %)62
- PA · Passing (20 %)57
- DF · Defense (20 %)89
- SK · Skating (12 %)74
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)82
- EN · Endurance (8 %)64
- DI · Discipline (5 %)69
- ST · Strength (3 %)87
- CK · Checking (2 %)74
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 70 | 74 | 62 | 89 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 75 | 64 | 93 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 76 | 64 | 92 |
| 2022-23 | 72 | 76 | 59 | 88 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.0
wins above replacement
356 of 615
PAL Rating
41/ 100
Performance · Around average
267 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
51/ 100
Fair value
1.25 M$ · expected PAL 40
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 12
- Defense
- 79
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- Offense
- 16
- Creation
- 18
- Shooting
- 20
- Possession
- 26
- Defense
- 89
- Discipline
- 55
- Power play
- 2
- Penalty kill
- 72
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | OTT | 0.0 | 41 | 51 | 1.25 M$ |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 0.6 | 59 | 55 | 2.45 M$ |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 1.0 | 82 | 81 | 2.45 M$ |
| 2022-23 | COL | 0.0 | 53 | 37 | 3.50 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
45/ 100
Average
better than 45% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
51/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
43/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 232 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 67
- Shot selection
- 51
- Penalties drawn
- 53
- Puck management
- 39
Defense
- Takeaways
- 45
- Discipline
- 63
- Safe zone exits
- 24
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | OTT | 45 | 51 | 43 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 9 | 18 | 17 |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 16 | 2 | 64 |
| 2022-23 | COL | 15 | 7 | 35 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.0
wins above replacement
-0.8 to 0.7 — 90% interval
356 of 615 forwards
+0.2 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -2.2
- EV defense
- +2.3
- Power play
- -0.2
- Penalty kill
- +0.2
- Shooting
- -2.2
- Penalties
- +0.3
- Average → replacement
- +2.0
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | OTT | 68 | 0.0 | -0.8 to 0.7 | 356/615 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 77 | 0.6 | -0.4 to 1.9 | 205/596 |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 82 | 1.0 | -0.2 to 2.1 | 147/608 |
| 2022-23 | COL | 84 | 0.0 | -0.9 to 0.9 | 360/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 141.9 km/h84th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.9 km/h17th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1337th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 42.5 %55th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 69.0 km68th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.90 km63rd percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 44.1 %92nd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.1 %10th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 40.4 %41st percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1845th percentile | 139th percentile | 5.6 %13th percentile |
| High danger | 539th percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %10th percentile |
| Mid range | 656th percentile | 177th percentile | 16.7 %66th percentile |
| Long range | 383rd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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CARLars Eller: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Lars Eller have in 2026-27?
Lars Eller has 1 goal and 8 points (7 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Lars Eller?
Lars Eller is 37 years old: he was born on May 8, 1989.
How tall is Lars Eller, and how much does he weigh?
Lars Eller is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 207 lb (94 kg).
Where is Lars Eller from?
Denmark: Lars Eller was born in Rodovre, Denmark.
What team does Lars Eller play for?
Lars Eller plays for the Florida Panthers in the NHL, at C, wearing number 20.
Is Lars Eller injured?
No: Lars Eller is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Lars Eller?
Lars Eller produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 356th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 41 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Lars Eller make?
Lars Eller earns $1.3M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 51 out of 100 (fair value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Lars Eller's contract end?
Lars Eller's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Lars Eller overpaid?
Neither: he delivers about what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 51 out of 100 (fair value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Lars Eller a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 356th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Lars Eller getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 59 in 2024-25 to 41 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Lars Eller played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Lars Eller has 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists).
What are Lars Eller's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Lars Eller has 1,201 games, 194 goals, 253 assists and 447 points. His best season: 2019-20, with 39 points in 69 games.
Where was Lars Eller drafted?
Lars Eller was drafted 13th overall (round 1) by St. Louis Blues in 2007.
Is Lars Eller better at home or on the road?
No real difference: in 2026-27, he averages 0.50 points per game at home (3 in 6 games) and 0.42 on the road (5 in 12 games).
How does Lars Eller perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Lars Eller has 116 games and 50 points in his career. His pace (0.43 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.37).
Which player is most similar to Lars Eller?
Michael Rasmussen: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Michael Rasmussen's page →Is Lars Eller a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 23 points in 2026-27, or 0.29 points per game.
Does Lars Eller have siblings?
Yes: his younger brother Mads Eller (played one season for the Adirondack Thunder (ECHL), played junior for Frölunda HC and represented Denmark at the 2012 World Junior Championship), his half brother Michael Smidt (has represented the Danish national team and played 17 seasons for the Rødovre Mighty Bulls, serving as captain for six seasons before retiring in 2014).
Is Lars Eller related to anyone famous?
Yes: Olaf Eller (father, former Danish international player, former coach in the Superisligaen and at Troja/Ljungby; color commentator for TV 2 Sport; head coach of Esbjerg IK).
What is Lars Eller's nationality?
Lars Eller is Danish. Internationally: Denmark — has played for Denmark at junior and senior levels, including at five World Championships; named to Denmark men's Olympic team for 2026.
What awards has Lars Eller won?
AHL Rookie of the Month — March 2010 ; Selected to the AHL All‑Rookie Team — 2009–10 ; Second Star of the Week — week ending 6 October (2013–14 season).
How many championships has Lars Eller won?
2: Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals — 2018 (scored the Cup‑clinching goal); Presidents' Trophy with the Washington Capitals — 2016–17 (helped clinch the team's second consecutive Presidents' Trophy).
What is Lars Eller's nickname?
He is nicknamed the Tiger.
Where did Lars Eller play before turning pro?
Developed with Frölunda; loaned to Borås (HockeyAllsvenskan) during the 2007–08 season.
How many points is Lars Eller projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 23 points in 78 games in 2026-27 (10 to 35 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Florida Panthers teammates
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