The Ducks announced today that the club has acquired center Mathieu Perreault from the Capitals in exchange for left wing John Mitchell and a fourth-round selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Perreault, 25, has appeared in 159 career NHL games with Washington, scoring 70 points with a +17 rating and 70 penalty minutes.  

Mitchell, 27, collected 14 points with 48 PIM in 61 games with Norfolk of the AHL last season, setting a career high in goals. Signed as a free agent on May 3, 2012, Mitchell has appeared in 171 career AHL games, scoring 51 points with 135 PIM.