The Washington Capitals traded goaltender Darcy Kuemper to the Los Angeles Kings for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois. This 1-for-1 trade aims to give both players a fresh start after struggling in the past season. The Capitals are not only looking to improve their offense with Dubois but are also making a clear choice for their starting goaltender.

General Manager MacLellan expressed his excitement about acquiring Dubois, highlighting the help he can bring to the team's offense. He also mentioned that Charlie Lindgren's strong performance played a significant role in initiating the trade.

The Capitals thanked Kuemper for his contributions and wished him well in Los Angeles. They also expressed confidence in Lindgren, signing him as the new backup goaltender after he delivered a strong performance in the past season.

Kuemper had signed a five-year, $26.25 million contract with the Capitals in July 2022, while Lindgren signed a three-year deal worth $1.1 million per season to be the new backup goaltender.