Top 3 Capitals prospects to watch at Rookie Camp

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 13: Hendrix Lapierre #29 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his first career NHL goal with teammates against the New York Rangers during the second period at Capital One Arena on October 13, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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Hendrix Lapierre, Washington Capitals (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

#2 Hendrix Lapierre

Hendrix Lapierre has already got a brief taste of NHL action and even scored a memorable first NHL goal. He is starving to make the opening night roster again and make a big impact.

The Rookie Camp guide said this:

"Lapierre appeared in 60 games during his first professional season with Hershey in 2022-23, recording 30 points (15g, 15a). The 6’0”, 189-pound forward ranked second among Hershey rookies in goals, points, power play points (10) and shots (114). In addition, Lapierre ranked third on the Bears in power-play goals (5). The Gatineau, Quebec native added six points (3g, 3a) in 20 playoff games, including the game-tying goal in Game 7 of the Calder Cup Finals. Lapierre, the Capitals’ first- round choice, 22nd overall, in the 2020 NHL Draft, has scored one goal and posted a +2 plus/minus rating in six career NHL games with Washington."

Lapierre was big in the playoffs for the Hershey Bears. Having a game tying goal in a Game 7 is no small feat and it helped set up a historic game winner in overtime from Mike Vecchione. While he is still likely to be back with the Bears this season, a good rookie camp and a dominant training camp and preseason could turn some heads.

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