Capitals Will Select 16th Overall in 2026 NHL Draft
The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery was held Tuesday night, as the Washington Capitals will select 16th overall in the draft. […]
Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery was held Tuesday night, as the Washington Capitals will select 16th overall in the draft. The team didn’t even move from their original spot in the order. Our first of two picks in the opening round of the 2026 #NHLDraft has been set #ALLCAPS pic.
twitter. com/8u605EBgYd — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) May 5, 2026 At the same time, the Capitals also own the Anaheim Ducks’ first-round pick after the John Carlson trade. As a result, the team will have two selections in the opening round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
The Capitals entered the lottery with just a 0. 5 percent chance of moving up, with the furthest being 10 spots. The team was eliminated on both draws early on.
The Capitals just missed out on the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and ended up in the middle of the pack. The Toronto Maple Leafs ended up with the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft.