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Source: TSN.com

The Washington Capitals have traded centre Mikael Nylander to the Boston Bruins in exchange for a second-round pick in 2006.

It's the second trade in as many days between the two teams. Boston picked up defenseman Sergei Gonchar on Wednesday for defenceman Shaone Morrison and a first and second round draft pick in the 2004 Entry Draft.

Nylander, an unrestricted free agent this summer, missed 63 games with a broken leg before returning to the Capitals lineup on February 27. He's expected to fill the role of No. 2 centre on the Bruins.

Last year, he scored 17 goals and 56 points in 71 games with the Capitals, including three goals and five points in six playoff games.

"Michael is a good player," Capitals GM George McPhee said. "It's unfortunate that he missed most of this year with an injury, but he wanted an opportunity to play in the playoffs. Given the status of his unrestricted free agency this summer and our reluctance to enter into new contracts until we know what the new collective bargaining agreement holds, we felt it in our best interest to acquire an asset for Michael at this time."

GM Mike O'Connell indicated Wednesday afternoon that his wheeling and dealing might not be over.

"I'm still looking," he said following the acquisition Gonchar. "But the plan right now is to keep the team intact. We like the guys we've got, we like the mix, and if we can get them some help, we will