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Capitals’ first-round pick Oliver Suvanto modeled his game after Aleksander Barkov, ‘wiling to do the work’ to make the NHL

The Washington Capitals drafted 17-year-old Finnish center Oliver Suvanto with the 18th overall pick. Suvanto is a physical two-way player who modeled his game after Aleksander Barkov. He was ranked as the top international center by NHL Central Scouting.

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The Capitals have officially added Suvanto to their roster as a first-round pick.

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  1. Washington Capitals Select Oliver Suvanto in First Round of 2026 NHL Draft

    The Washington Capitals drafted 17-year-old Finnish center Oliver Suvanto with the 18th overall pick. Suvanto is a physical two-way player who modeled his game after Aleksander Barkov. He was ranked as the top international center by NHL Central Scouting.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Washington Capitals selected Oliver Suvanto in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • Suvanto is a 17-year-old center from Finland.
    • The Capitals drafted Suvanto 18th overall.
    • Suvanto is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 213 pounds.
    • NHL Central Scouting ranked Suvanto as the top international center.
    • Suvanto modeled his game after Aleksander Barkov.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Suvanto may end up being a steal for the Capitals in the long run.
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