Capitals acquire D Rasmus Sandin from Maple Leafs

The Washington Capitals acquired Rasmus Sandin from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday in exchange for fellow defenseman Erik Gustafsson and a first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, multiple outlets reported.

The first-round selection is the pick Washington acquired from the Boston Bruins in the trade involving defenseman Dmitry Orlov on Thursday.

Sandin, 22, has recorded career-high totals in assists (16) and points (