The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals in a trade finalized Tuesday.
The defending Stanley Cup champions sent a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder to Washington for the pending free agent winger. The Capitals are retaining half of Mantha’s salary.
Mantha, of Longueuil, Que., just reached 20 goals in a season for the first time since 2019. He gives Vegas a valuable depth player as it tries to become the first repeat title winner since Pittsburgh in 2016 and ’17.
The Golden Knights may also not be done dealing as they seek to make another long playoff run. After putting captain Mark Stone on long-term injured reserve, they have more cap space to use on acquisitions.
The NHL trade deadline is Friday at 3 p.m. ET.