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Capitals acquire defenseman Rasmus Sandin from Maple Leafs

Jan 27, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) skates against the Ottawa Senators during the warmup at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Capitals acquired Rasmus Sandin from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday in exchange for fellow defenseman Erik Gustafsson and a first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, multiple outlets reported.

The first-round selection is the pick Washington acquired from the Boston Bruins in the trade involving defenseman Dmitry Orlov on Thursday.

Sandin, 22, has recorded career-high totals in assists (16) and points (20) in 52 games this season. He is playing in the first season of a two-year, $2.8 million contract.

Sandin has 48 points (10 goals, 38 assists) in 140 career games since being selected by the Maple Leafs with the 29th overall pick of the 2018 NHL Draft.

Gustafsson, 30, has 38 points (seven goals, 31 assists) in 61 games this season.

He has totaled 187 points (39 goals, 148 assists) in 370 career games with the Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers and Capitals.

–Field Level Media

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