The Washington Capitals have signed forward Eriks Mateiko to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Friday.
The deal carries an AAV of $889,167.
Mateiko was drafted in the third round, 90th overall, by the Capitals in June.
The 18-year-old from Jelgava, Latvia, has spent the past two years with the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL. Mateiko recorded 43 points (23 goals and 20 assists) in 49 games last season.
He also represented Latvia at the world junior championship and scored one goal in five games.
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