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Capitals prospect takes rookie lap ahead of NHL debut
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Capitals prospect goalie Clay Stevenson will make his NHL debut on Thursday as Washington is set to close out their regular season against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Washington Capitals goalie prospect Clay Stevenson takes his rookie lap ahead of his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.
The Capitals recalled Stevenson from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League on Monday.
The NHL posted a video of his rookie lap on X moments ago.
We love a goalie rookie lap! 😍
Welcome to the NHL, Clay Stevenson!
Welcome to the NHL, Clay Stevenson!
Stevenson, 26 and undrafted, has posted an 18-8-4 record over 33 games with the Hershey Bears this season, recording a 2.94 goals-against average, a .888 save percentage, and two shutouts.
The Capitals signed Stevenson to a two-year entry-level contract on March 28, 2022, after his sophomore year at Dartmouth College in the NCAA.
The 6-foot-4, 195-pound goaltender is tied for fourth in the AHL for wins among goalies who have played fewer than 35 games.
He was awarded the Phelan Award as Dartmouth's MVP and earned spots on the 2021-22 All-Ivy First Team, the ECAC All-Rookie Team, and the ECAC Third All-Star Team.
This is what Stevenson had to say earlier today ahead of his NHL debut.
«It's a childhood dream actualized. It's definitely going to be a fun moment for me.»
Clay Stevenson speaks to the media ahead of what's expected to be his NHL debut tonight in Pittsburgh.
Clay Stevenson speaks to the media ahead of what's expected to be his NHL debut tonight in Pittsburgh.
Let's see if Stevenson can earn his first NHL start as the Capitals close out their season in Pittsburgh against Crosby and the Penguins.
Puck drop is set for 7:30!
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AVRIL 17 | 37 ANSWERS Capitals prospect takes rookie lap ahead of NHL debut Will Capitals' goalie prospect Clay Stevenson win tonight against the Penguins? | ||
| yes | 6 | 16.2 % |
| no | 31 | 83.8 % |
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