#lynden-lakovic

#lynden-lakovic

Lakovic had started the 2025-26 season scoring nearly a goal per game with 18 markers in 22 outings before being forced out of Moose Jaw's lineup. With his final junior season cut short, he will now turn his focus to getting healthy ahead of what will be his first preseason as a professional, and Capitals general manager Chris Patrick expects Lakovic to be ready to work in the fall.

The 19-year-old winger, Moose Jaw's captain, has not played in a game since November 22. "Lynden Lakovic will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season due to an upper-body injury that requires surgery," the Warriors tweeted. "The Moose Jaw Warriors thank Lynden for everything he has done for our organization and our community. Lynden, Moose Jaw, will be following your career as you move on to the pro level."

The Capitals' 2025 first-round pick then hit teammate Casey Brown with a great pass, starting a two-on-one break. Brown faked a shot and dished back to Lakovic. As the 18-year-old forward attempted to deke, he lost control of the puck. But no matter, Lakovic picked it back up off the end boards and beat goaltender Dimitri Fortin to the short-side post for an easy put-in.

To net his first, Lakovic, the team's captain, beat two Rebels defenders down the ice for a breakaway chance and made an effortless move to his backhand to tie the game 1-1 in the second period. Lakovic's second came with the Warriors on a power play, jamming home his own rebound at the side of the net. The British Columbia native was named first star of the game and also the WHL's top performer of the night.