The Washington Capitals acquired Anthony Beauvillier from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a second-round pick, intending him as depth for the playoffs. However, he stepped up in response to an injury to star player Aliaksei Protas, joining the top line with Dylan Strome and Alex Ovechkin and recording notable statistics in the first round against the Montreal Canadiens. Coach Spencer Carbery praised Beauvillier's mental fortitude, which he believes is crucial for success in high-pressure playoff scenarios. Historically, Beauvillier has been a consistent playoff performer with a solid scoring rate, further establishing his value to the Capitals.
"I would say, probably, maybe a common thread that I see is just the mental fortitude of the player. Beau is very even-keeled, not too high, not too low. When the intensity gets ratcheted up..."
"And so him, and players in general that thrive this time of year, score big goals, are able to elevate their game. I think that's a really, really important component..."
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