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Docs › Washington Capitals Players

Mike Richards

Colin Newby | March 27, 2022

Born: Feb. 11, 1985 Draft: 2003, Philadelphia Flyers, #24 Overall Hometown: Kenora, ON, CAN Position: C Known For: Two Staley Cups with Kings Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Canada Michael Richards (born…

Nate Schmidt

Matthew Zator | March 21, 2021

Born: July 16, 1991 Draft: Signed by the Capitals in 2013 Hometown: St. Cloud, MN Position: Defence Known For: Stanley Cup winner Shoots: Left National Team: United States Current Team:…

Nathan Walker

Kerry Collins | February 18, 2022

Born: February 7, 1994 Draft: 2014 Capitals 89th Overall Hometown: Cardiff, Wales Position: Center Known For: First Australian Selected in an NHL Draft Shoots: Left National Team: Australia Current Team:…

Nic Dowd

Matthew Zator | May 15, 2021

Born: May 27, 1990 Draft: 2009 Kings #198 Overall Hometown: Huntsville, AL Position: C/RW Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: United States Current Team: Vegas Golden Knights Nicholas Dowd (born…

Nick Jensen

Matthew Zator | October 19, 2021

Born: Sep 21, 1990 Draft: 2009 Red Wings #150 Overall Hometown: St. Paul, MN, USA Position: D Known For: Shoots/Catches: R National Team: United States Current Team: Anaheim Ducks Nick…

Nicklas Backstrom

Matthew Zator | May 8, 2021

Born: November 23, 1987 Draft: 2006 Capitals #4 Overall Hometown: Valbo, Sweden Position: Centre Known For: Stanley Cup Shoots: Left National Team: Sweden Nicklas Bäckström (Swedish: [ˈnɪ̌kːlas ˈbɛ̂kːstrœm]; born 23…

Nicolas Aubé-Kubel

Kyle Knopp | April 4, 2021

Born: May 10, 1996 Draft: 2014 Flyers, 48th Overall Hometown: Slave Lake, AB, CAN Position: Right Wing/Centre Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Current Team: Minnesota Wild Nicolas Aubé-Kubel…

Nolan Baumgartner

Colin Newby | April 3, 2022

Born: May 23, 1976 Draft: 1994, Washington Capitals, #10 Overall Hometown: Calgary, AB, CAN Position: D Known For: Coaching career Shoots/Catches: Right National Team: Canada Nolan Baumgartner (born March 23, 1976)…

Olaf Kolzig

Kerry Collins | October 28, 2021

Born: April 6, 1970 Draft: 1989 Capitals 19th Overall Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa Position: G Known For: “Olie The Goalie” Catches: Left National Team: Germany Current Team: Retired Olaf Kölzig (born…

Patrick Boileau

Shawn Wilken | May 22, 2022

Born: Feb 22, 1975 Draft: 1993 Capitals, 69th Overall Hometown: Montreal, Quebec Position: Defense Known For: CHL Scholastic Player of the Year Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Current Status: Retired…

Paul Bissonnette

Kerry Collins | January 12, 2022

Born: March 11, 1985 Draft: 2003 Penguins 121st Overall Hometown: Welland, Ontario Position: Left Wing Known For: Spittin’ Chiclets Podcast Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Current Team: Paul Albert Bissonnette (born…

Pete Peeters

The Hockey Writers | March 5, 2021

Born: August 17, 1957 Draft: 1977 Flyers, 135th overall Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Position: Goaltender Known For: Longest Undefeated Streak Caught: Left National Team: Canada Pete Peeters (born August 17,…

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