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After losing a rookie goalie for nothing in the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft, it was imperative the Washington Capitals draft a goalie. It took until their final pick of the afternoon but they did exactly that by drafting Chase Clark with their 183rd overall pick. He was their second selection in the sixth round after the Caps gained a sixth rounder via a trade with the New York Rangers.
The 19 year old primarily played for the Jersey Hitmen of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL), finishing the season with an 18-2-1 record with three shutouts, a 1.