Capitals’ informal skates are heating up as players like Dylan Strome, Anthony Beauvillier, Boone Jenner, and Pierre-Luc Dubois hit the ice—showing sharp skills, chemistry, and leadership. Skills coaches push drills, scrimmages build game feel, and prospects like Eriks Mateiko return strong. Veterans Jonny Brodzinski and Alex Tuch shine with smarts and playmaking, while towering defenseman Vincent Desharnais commands attention with defense and energy. The vibe? Positive momentum building ahead of camp.

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The Capitals just tapped a local legend for their new emergency backup goalie role — Connor Leslie, a former youth program standout and recent Amherst grad who’s now officially on the roster as a safety net for the crease. With the league’s new rule mandating every team have a dedicated, low-experience backup, Leslie’s familiarity with the organization, plus his fresh college pedigree, made him the perfect fit. Former placeholder Parker Milner, who’s moving to South Carolina to become a food writer, is no longer eligible under the new guidelines — making this a clean transition for the Caps’ goaltending depth.

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A local legend is making a comeback: Connor Leslie, the 24-year-old Amherst grad who thought his hockey days were over, is now the Capitals’ first-ever full-time emergency backup goalie — a role born from new NHL rules requiring every team to have one. Once dreaming of law enforcement with his psychology and political science degrees, Leslie’s pivot back to the ice feels like a full-circle moment, especially since he grew up skating in the same rink where he’ll now support the team. With a personality that fits the locker room and skills honed through local goalie circles, Leslie isn’t just filling a spot — he’s becoming an integral part of the Capitals’ season, with potential roles expanding beyond goalkeeping into video analysis and data tracking.

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