The Washington Capitals made a trade on deadline day, acquiring winger Anthony Beauvillier from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 27-year-old forward will wear number 72 with the Capitals, the same number he has worn this season in Pittsburgh. Beauvillier has a history of changing jersey numbers throughout his career, having worn various digits across five NHL teams. The number 72 marks his return to the earlier days of his career with the New York Islanders, juxtaposed with the numerous changes driven by team management preferences.
Beauvillier has previously navigated multiple jersey numbers with five different NHL teams, starting his career with number 72 at the New York Islanders, before a series of changes.
The Capitals made a notable trade, acquiring Anthony Beauvillier from the Penguins, who noted that he was initially surprised to be assigned number 18 after a management change.
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