Hendrix Lapierre is leaving his first NHL team.
The Washington Capitals traded the centre to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick (originally from San Jose).
Lapierre, 24, recorded four goals and 12 assists in 74 games with the Capitals last season.
Drafted by Washington as the 22nd overall pick in 2020, Lapierre has appeared in 158 career NHL games with the organization, posting 13 goals and 34 assists.
The Gatineau, Que., native is set to become a restricted free agent on July 1.
The move from the Capitals comes after they acquired forwards Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou earlier this week.
