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Docs › Washington Capitals Players

Dennis Cholowski

Patrick Brown | March 23, 2021

Born: February 15, 1998 Draft: 2016 Red Wings, 20th Overall Hometown: Langley, BC, CAN Position: D Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Current Team: New Jersey Devils Dennis Cholowski (born…

Devante Smith-Pelly

Kerry Collins | August 21, 2022

Born: June 14, 1992 Draft: 2010 Ducks 42nd Overall Hometown: Scarborough, Ontario Position: Right Wing Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Current Team: Laval Rocket Devante Malik Smith-Pelly (born June…

Dino Ciccarelli

Matthew Zator | April 30, 2021

Born: February 8, 1960 Draft: Undrafted North Stars 1979 Hometown: Sarnia, ON Position: RW Known For: Hall of Fame Shoots: Right National Team: Canada/Italy Dino Ciccarelli (born February 8, 1960)…

Dmitrij Jaskin

Matthew Zator | August 17, 2021

Born: March 23, 1993 Draft: 2011 Blues #41 Overall Hometown: Omsk, Russia Position: RW Known For: KHL MVP Shoots: Left National Team: Czech Republic Current Team: Arizona Coyotes Dmitrij Alexejevič…

Dmitry Orlov

Matthew Zator | October 29, 2021

Born: July 23, 1991 Draft: 2009 Capitals #55 Overall Hometown: Novokuznetsk, Russia Position: Defense Known For: 3x WC Bronze Medalist Shoots: Left National Team: Russia Current Team: San Jose Sharks…

Donald Brashear

Shawn Wilken | February 5, 2022

Born: Jan 7, 1972 Draft: Undrafted Hometown: Bedford, Indiana Position: Left Wing Known For: NHL Most Penalized Player (1997-98) Shoots: Left National Team: United States Current Team: Retired Donald Brashear…

Doug Jarvis

Matthew Zator | January 27, 2022

Born: March 24, 1955 Draft: 1975 Maple Leafs #24 Overall Hometown: Brantford, ON Position: Center Known For: Iron Man Streak (964 Games) Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Current Team: Vancouver…

Doug Wickenheiser

Ryan Gagne | August 26, 2023

Born: Mar. 30, 1961 Draft: 1st overallMontreal Canadiens 1980 Hometown: Regina, SK Position: Center Known For: Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Canada Current Status: Deceased Aug. 12, 1999 Douglas Peter Wickenheiser (March…

Dylan McIlrath

Matthew Zator | October 18, 2024

Born: April 20, 1992 Draft: 2010 Rangers #10 Overall Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Position: Defenseman Known For: Shoots/Catches: Right National Team: Canada Current Team: Washington Capitals Dylan McIlrath (born April 20,…

Dylan Strome

Patrick Brown | March 29, 2021

Born: March 7, 1997 Draft: 2015 Coyotes, 3rd Overall Hometown: Mississauga, ON, CAN Position: C/LW/RW Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Current Team: Washington Capitals Dylan William Strome (born…

Éric Bélanger

Shawn Wilken | February 5, 2022

Born: Dec 16, 1977 Draft: 1996 Kings, 96th Overall Hometown: Sherbrooke, Quebec Position: Centre Known For: 820 Career NHL Games Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Current Team: Retired Éric Bélanger…

Erik Gustafsson

Matthew Zator | April 13, 2021

Born: March 14, 1992 Draft: 2012 Oilers #93 Overall Hometown: Nynäshamn, Sweden Position: Defence Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Sweden Current Team: Los Angeles Kings Erik Gustafsson (born 14…

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