WSH pipeline
Washington Capitals 2026 NHL Draft picks.
Washington Capitals has 5 2026 picks listed in the local draft-order file. This static page focuses on draft capital and pick context first, then links to the team's pipeline for player-level browsing.
Washington Capitals draft snapshot
52026 picks
1acquired picks
2rounds 1-2
37prospects
Exact 2026 overall slots use the current local draft-order file. Future 2027-2028 context remains available in the interactive Team Pipeline.
2026 pick list
| Round | Origin | Overall | Condition / trade context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st round | own pick | #16 | No listed condition |
| 1st round | via Anaheim Ducks | #18 | Should Anaheim qualify for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Anaheim will transfer its 2026 first-round pick to Washington. If Anaheim fails to qualify for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Anaheim has the option to retain its 2026 first-round pick and transfer its 2027 first-round pick to Washington instead. |
| 4th round | own pick | #112 | No listed condition |
| 5th round | own pick | #144 | No listed condition |
| 7th round | own pick | #208 | No listed condition |
Pipeline context
Washington Capitals has 37 prospects in the local Team Pipeline export, including 5 goalies and 3 first-rounders. The sample below is for context; use Team Pipeline for filters and drawer detail.
| Player | Profile | Draft path | Latest row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terik Parascak | RW / 19 yrs / WHL | 2024 R1 #17 | 2025-26: 61 GP, 79 pts, 1.29 P/GP |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | RW/LW / 22 yrs / NHL | 2022 R1 #20 | 2025-26: 41 GP, 34 pts, 0.83 P/GP |
| Lynden Lakovic | F / 19 yrs / WHL | 2025 R1 #27 | 2025-26: 22 GP, 29 pts, 1.32 P/GP |
| Milton Gastrin | C/LW / 18 yrs / ALLSVENSKAN | 2025 R2 #37 | 2025-26: 39 GP, 24 pts, 0.61 P/GP |
| Ryan Chesley | D / 22 yrs / AHL | 2022 R2 #37 | 2025-26: 64 GP, 16 pts, 0.25 P/GP |
| Andrew Cristall | LW / 21 yrs / AHL | 2023 R2 #40 | 2025-26: 72 GP, 60 pts, 0.83 P/GP |
| Cole Hutson | LD / 19 yrs / NHL | 2024 R2 #43 | 2025-26: 35 GP, 32 pts, 0.91 P/GP |
| Theodor Niederbach | C/RW / 24 yrs / SHL | 2020 R2 #51 | 2025-26: 52 GP, 32 pts, 0.61 P/GP |
| Leon Muggli | D / 19 yrs / AHL | 2024 R2 #52 | 2025-26: 27 GP, 7 pts, 0.26 P/GP |
| Alexander Suzdalev | F / 22 yrs / AHL | 2022 R3 #70 | 2025-26: 41 GP, 24 pts, 0.58 P/GP |
| Ilya Protas | C/LW / 19 yrs / AHL | 2024 R3 #75 | 2025-26: 69 GP, 66 pts, 0.96 P/GP |
| Brent Johnson | D / 23 yrs / ECHL | 2021 R3 #80 | 2025-26: 72 GP, 55 pts, 0.76 P/GP |