Checking-line forward Devante Smith-Pelly is returning to the Capitals.

After not receiving a qualifying offer from Washington, Smith-Pelly continued negotiating with the team and the two sides struck on a contract Wednesday afternoon.

According to Pierre LeBrun, DSP turned down more lucrative offers from two other teams to try and repeat as champions with the Capitals.

Hearing that @smithpelly23 has agreed to return to the Caps on a one-year deal. Believe that he turned down more lucrative offers from two other teams but wanted to stay with the Cup champs who are tight vs the salary cap — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 27, 2018

Per NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes, DSP and the Capitals have agreed to $1 million deal, which is a raise of $350k from 2017-18.

*Breaking News* I can confirm @Capitals Have agreed to 1yr, 1Million Deal with Playoff Performer Smith Pelley. Stanley Cup Winner,Loves playing in Dc, Loved by his Teammates. Took less to stay. @NHL @NHLNetwork . — Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) June 27, 2018

Smith-Pelly scored seven big goals during the Caps’ Stanley Cup Final run, including the game-tying goal in the third period of Game Five which helped push them to victory.

The Capitals used the same non-tender strategy with Brett Connolly last season, signing the forward to a two-year extension.

Welcome back, DSP.

6/28 update: The Capitals have officially announced the DSP signing. Here’s the press release.