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 in the 2026 NHL Draft. Suvanto is a two-way player who was ranked as the top international center by NHL Central Scouting. The team also selected forward Tyus Sparks in the fourth round and forward Logan Stuart with the 208th pick.
What changed
The Capitals added Oliver Suvanto and other prospects to their 2026 draft class.
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Washington Capitals Select Oliver Suvanto 18th Overall in 2026 NHL Draft
confidence 100%The Washington Capitals drafted 17-year-old Finnish center Oliver Suvanto with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Suvanto is a two-way player who was ranked as the top international center by NHL Central Scouting. The team also selected forward Tyus Sparks in the fourth round and forward Logan Stuart with the 208th pick.
What's confirmed:
- The Washington Capitals selected center Oliver Suvanto with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
- Oliver Suvanto is a 17-year-old from Finland.
- NHL Central Scouting ranked Suvanto as the top international center.
- Suvanto is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 213 pounds.
- The Capitals selected forward Tyus Sparks in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
- The Capitals selected forward Logan Stuart with the 208th pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Still unconfirmed:
- Oliver Suvanto's playing style is comparable to Aleksander Barkov.
- Suvanto considers Aleksander Barkov an idol.