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Capitals must address these 3 things in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Washington Capitals are armed with two first round picks in the middle of the first round in this years 2026 NHL draft. While sporting a number of promising wingers, the Capitals must address these other areas to fill out there prospect pool
ByJohn Murray|
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Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Lynden Lakovic is selected as the 27th overall pick to the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Lynden Lakovic is selected as the 27th overall pick to the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Apr 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Ilya Protas (62) celebrates the win with goaltender Logan Thompson (48) against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the end of the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Since the Capitals drafted Olie Kolzig in 1989, it seems there has always been a Capitals drafted and developed netminder somewhere in the league. Phillip Grubauer is in Seattle. Vitek Vanacek played in Utah last season. Semyon Varlamov missed the season with the Islanders but is healthy and coming back next season. Logan Thompson received votes of the Vezina Trophy. They have a few goalies in their system that show promise, like Antoine Keller and Chase Clark, but they need to add a youth and skill to their group of goalies. After the first round, the Caps don’t pick again until the fourth round, so unless they can trade up, they will have to do their due diligence and find a diamond in the rough.

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