What If?: Capitals Missed Chance to Draft Connor Bedard In a fascinating "what if" scenario, hockey fans are left wondering what could have been if the Washington Capitals had emerged victorious in the 2023 Easter Epic against the New York Islanders. According to a new analysis, a win for the Capitals in that pivotal game could have altered the course of their draft history, potentially allowing them to select Connor Bedard, the highly touted young forward who is expected to become a future Hall of Famer. Bedard's impressive performance in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft has left many speculating about what might have been if the Capitals had secured a higher draft pick. Would the team's fortunes have changed with the addition of this talented young player?

The Capitals could have drafted this future Hall of a Famer if they had beaten the Islanders in the Easter Epic  Stars and Sticks