# DRAFT DAY STEAL: Washington Capitals Target Nikita Klepov as Potential Game-Changer in 2026 NHL Draft

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Podcast: [Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-capitals-daily-podcast-on-the-washington-capitals-648397)
Published: 2026-05-19T15:52:39+00:00
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## Resource

Washington Capitals eye a draft day coup with Nikita Klepov’s dazzling offensive talent. If the prolific OHL winger is still available at picks 16 or 18, can the Caps afford to pass on a potential future star?

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