Unfortunately, Pacioretty only played five games last year with the Carolina Hurricanes, having suffered a second Achilles tendon tear within a year.
Pacioretty's health has been a major concern in recent seasons; he also played only 39 games in the 2021-2022 season.
Despite his injury history and his expected absence for the first few months of the season, the Capitals confidently offered him a $2 million contract this summer for his services.
