It’s nice. It doesn’t always happen,” Capitals General Manager Chris Patrick said of the attention on Washington’s prospects. “It did feel like a bit of a throwback.”

Hockey fans everywhere are laser-focused on Alex Ovechkin’s quest for the NHL’s all-time goals record, but the Capitals great’s pursuit of history isn’t the only buzz the franchise is generating this season.

Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson helped Team USA win back-to-back World Junior gold medals for the first time ever.