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Capitals Sign Justin Schultz

The Caps have added to their blueline, signing defenseman Justin Schultz to a two-year, $8 million contract. Schultz has spent the last five seasons in Pittsburgh, winning Cups with the Pens in 2016 and 2017.

Here’s how the contract shakes out:

The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Justin Schultz to a two-year, $8 million contract, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. Schultz’s contract will carry an average annual value of $4 million.

Schultz, 30, recorded 12 points (3g, 9a) in 46 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins last season.