Washington Capitals select Swedish center Milton Gastrin in second round of 2025 NHL Draft
Briefly

In the 2025 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals selected center Milton Gastrin as their second-round pick, acquired from the Boston Bruins. The 18-year-old Swede, who previously played for MoDo Hockey, showed impressive performance in the J20 junior league and served as Team Sweden's captain at the Under-18 World Junior Championship. With a promising career ahead, Gastrin could remain with MoDo and continue to develop in Sweden's second-tier HockeyAllsvenskan next season, showcasing his skills to potentially become an impactful player in the NHL.
Gastrin was the captain of Team Sweden at the Under-18 World Junior Championship, recording 10 points and helping lead his team to a silver medal.
The Washington Capitals selected Milton Gastrin with the fifth pick in the second round of the 2025 NHL Draft, acquired from Boston in a trade.
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