Capitals secure 18th overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft after Ducks series loss to Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks from the playoffs and moved on to the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night. In doing so, they also helped out the Washington Capitals. With the series loss, Anaheim's first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, which the Capitals own through the John Carlson trade-deadline deal, officially…