Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Capitals signed forward Wojtek Wolski to a one-year contract on Wednesday.

Wolski, 26, posted 12 points with the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers in 2011-12. He was acquired by the Panthers from New York on February 25 in exchange for defenseman Mike Vernace and a third-round selection in the 2013 draft.

In 424 career NHL games with Florida, New York, Phoenix and Colorado, Wolski has registered 258 points and is a plus-16. He has compiled eight goals and nine assists in 29 career postseason games.

The Poland native was originally drafted 21st overall by Colorado in 2004.

07/11 16:36:32 ET