2026 Washington Capitals Draft

The Washington Capitals hold four picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, including the 18th overall selection

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By Mike Vogel
WashingtonCaps.com

The Washington Capitals hold four picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, including the 18th overall selection. The 2026 NHL Draft will be held at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, beginning on Friday, June 26 and will air on ESPN and ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET. Rounds 2-7 will take place on Saturday, June 27 and will air on NHL Network and ESPN+ starting at 11 a.m. ET. Last year, the team made five selections, including left wing Lynden Lakovic (1st rd., 27th overall). For more information on the Capitals’ 2026 Draft, visit WashCaps.com/draft.

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