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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Jaromir Jagr has his center back, and it's not Adam Oates.

The Washington Capitals on Monday reunited Jagr with Robert Lang, who signed a five-year contract on the first day of unrestricted free agency.

Terms were not officially disclosed, but The Sports Network of Canada reported on its Web site that the deal is worth $25 million.

Lang, 31, played the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Four of them were with Jagr, the superstar right wing who was traded to Washington prior to the 2001-02 campaign.

Despite missing 20 games due to injury, Lang was third on the team in scoring last season, totaling 18 goals and 32 assists. In 2000-01, he set career highs in games (82), goals (32), assists (48) and points (80).

Lang likely will play on a line with Jagr, a fellow Czech who led the Capitals in scoring during his first season with the team, recording 31 goals and 48 assists in 69 games.

The Capitals tied for 10th in the NHL last season with 228 goals. They dealt Oates, one of the best playmaking centers in history, at the trade deadline, then made a run at the playoffs before missing out.

"We needed an offensive center and identified Robert Lang as the right fit for our club," Capitals general manager George McPhee said. "He plays in all situations and really shoots the puck well."

Lang has 122 goals and 197 assists in 495 regular-season games with Pittsburgh, Boston and Los Angeles. He blossomed with the Penguins, totaling 103 goals and 158 assists in 345 games.

SportsTicker contributed to this report.